The oral diseases we are familiar with, such as dental caries and periodontitis, are essentially caused by plaque. After 8 hours of plaque removal, it will form again on the tooth surface. Therefore, the most important way to prevent oral diseases is to continuously remove plaque. Research has shown that mouthwashing can only reduce oral microbiota by 15% and cannot remove plaque; Brushing teeth can remove 60% of microorganisms through mechanical force. On top of this, toothpaste can shorten the time by another 20% -40% with the help of the friction agent contained in it.

That's why we brush our teeth and use toothpaste to brush our teeth.

What is the difference between a toothbrush with or without water?

The reason why toothpaste can improve the efficiency of plaque removal is mainly due to the friction agent contained in it. By increasing friction resistance with the tooth surface, plaque can be removed more effectively and quickly. Regardless of whether it is wet or not, the concentration of the friction agent does not change much. Moreover, the oral cavity itself will also secrete a lot of saliva during the brushing process, as the saying goes, "If you get wet or not, the saliva will be there, no more, no less; In fact, excessively thick friction agents can increase the likelihood of scratching the oral mucosa or increasing the wear and tear on the teeth at the beginning of brushing.

So, when using regular toothpaste, it is recommended to brush your teeth with water.

However, here is an additional sentence to add: if you choose an efficacy type toothpaste due to reasons such as tooth sensitivity. Staying in water is not recommended as it will dilute the active ingredients.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that brushing teeth alone is not enough for oral care. We should use floss and mouthwash for daily oral cleaning, and clean our teeth once or twice a year.

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