Great answer, and thank you. I know there is not one great "panacea" for this "epidemic", and it truly is one... not being afraid at some point would be the healthiest. However, fear in the immediate presence of such abuse is not a bad thing. This is the type of fear that saved you and your children, and that should never evoke shame.

On the analogy of bacteria... I have somewhat of a medical background...

Truth be told about your statement - you have to kill the "bad" bacteria. It will be the brush and fluoride, or the white blood cells hanging around - but the fight is there, and something's gotta give. So, either mechanical elimination, or let nature take its course...

Maybe not the best, most peaceful answer, but I happen to like it.

David.

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