Modern primates also do well without oral hygiene.
Surely, when watching films about archaeological excavations, many people often caught themselves thinking that often the teeth of ancient skeletons were preserved in suspiciously good shape. Only a few know that the occurrence of caries mostly depends on the genetic characteristics of a person, chronic diseases, problems with the digestive system, metabolic disorders and other factors that have little to do with oral hygiene. Regular brushing of teeth, on the contrary, increases the risk of gum disease, and bacteria that remain on toothbrushes can even cause the development of fatal diseases. However, dentists are in no hurry to share such important information with the public, repeatedly recommending not to skip brushing your teeth. It looks like companies that make toothpaste and other oral hygiene productsfor many years they have kept a secret conspiracy with doctors, because mutual cooperation thanks to successful advertising brings them simply incredible profits.
Scientists have long emphasized the similarity of the human body with chimpanzees and other modern primates, but few people think that they all do well without toothbrushes and toothpastes, maintaining the health of their teeth for many years. It seems that the teeth of the cavemen looked much better precisely because the enamel on them was not "killed" by the daily exposure of rough brushes, and the caustic components of toothpastes did not corrode it, contributing to the occurrence of caries. Observing the wildlife, it seems that healthy teeth can be easily preserved by eating a plant-based diet and neglecting foods high in sugar. Yet the dentist community, which will suffer billions of dollars in losses, if the truth reaches most naive people, is unlikely to agree with this.
Alexander West