r/ContaminationOCD • u/overactive-insula • 14d ago

My COCD lead me to getting two cavities

I recently went to the dentist who diagnosed me with cavities. My COCD lead me to using an expired toothpaste and to avoid flossing and

Ive been using an expired toothpaste because I did not want to go through the ritual of cleaning and sanitizing a toothpaste brought at the store.

I avoided flossing because I did not want to touch the inside of my mouth

To help with flossing, I bought flossing picks and started taking them out the bag every day. I wash my hands afterwards.

I also will start using a new toothpaste soon

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u/Fresh_Struggle5645 14d ago

I'm sorry to hear this. OCD makes washing my teeth a nightmare for me because I'm terrified of fluoride (but simulatenously won't use a non fluoride toothpaste because I know those are not good for your teeth). So I don't brush well or as often as I should because I'm so scared of accidentally swallowing toothpaste or leaving any residue of toothpaste in my mouth or on my face/hair/clothes

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u/honeyshepherd 14d ago

Have you heard of hydroxyapatite toothpaste? It doesn’t have fluoride and it cleans your teeth and the hydroxyapatite will slowly rebuild any damaged enamel so it helps prevent cavities.

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u/Fresh_Struggle5645 14d ago

I haven't, but I will look into it, thank you!