All through covid, we washed hands to clean them properly. Why can’t we just use soapy toothpaste and remove dental germs? Why are they so hardy?
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Soap does two things: it dissolves oils that water alone can’t and it changes the pH of your skin so that bacteria don’t like to live there for a while. That’s why the 20 second thing exists.
You can’t sterilize your mouth, it’ll always be a perfect place for bacteria to live. Instead, you can focus on mechanically removing the wastes deposited with the toothbrush. Your toothpaste is just a vehicle for a nice flavor/odor, a bit of abrasive to help with cleaning, and a touch of fluoride. The real work comes from your toothbrush.
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