Too frequent use of mouthwash (twice a day or more) puts you at risk of Diabetes according to a new study. Bacteria apparently is not all bad – regardless of how it may smell…
Just like there are people with “good dental genes”, some people definitely have a greater tendency to form plaque on their teeth despite their best efforts.
The million dollar question is how much diet and healthy bacteria play a role in healthy teeth. IIRC that’s the gist of Dr. Negel’s philosophy (whom Uncle Ben referenced). I think the premise there is to eat lots of bone broth and cut out refined carbs (for calcium and minerals to strengthen teeth from the inside, not just because food comes in contact with the teeth). At least those are the main points. Problem is that supposedly enamel can’t repair itself, and these guys defy conventional logic with their claims.
Like everything else when it comes to conventional medicine, this belief may one day change. But I’m not quite holding my breath…