My fear of my teeth is as large as that of my fear of stumbling and spraining my ankle. I fear that at any time I might be struck with a serious abscess that will cost me a thousand dollars to fix. I'm no stranger to dental pain. I've had root canals in three different countries. Moreover, I have fallen off bikes and stumbled over my own feet injuring my ankles in more inconvenient places than that. So these are my fears, as they are completely warranted.
So I am trying new things. I am strengthening my feet and ankles by trying to run barefoot, or by at least changing my stride to a forefoot, mid-foot strike, rather than the artificial heel strike that expensive, and overly cushioned shoes insist upon your movement.
Also, I am using the old Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling, which involves swishing the oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes without any swallowing. This is particularly effective using coconut oil, a natural anti-microbial which is good for periodontal health. I am also using my own face "soap" using honey, salt, and coconut oil, wiping off using a wet rag, rather than using a surfactant which takes away the moisture in the skin. My skin has softened dramatically, the color tone is more even, and my breakouts are slowly, but surely clearing. This oil seems to be something of a panacea.
These new practices I've found to be not only pleasant, but immediately healing.