I know it’s bacteria, but where is that bacteria coming from? Why doesn’t brushing, flossing, mouth washing, or getting a deep clean at the dentist get rid of it entirely?

  • credo@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    4 months ago

    It’s bacteria poop.

    Why doesn’t […] get rid of it entirely?

    Because you keep putting stuff inside your mouth.

  • ZephrC@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    4 months ago

    Bacteria are everywhere always, and sterilizing your mouth thoroughly enough to destroy all life is not a great plan.

      • PorradaVFR@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        0
        ·
        edit-2
        4 months ago

        indeed. Inside canned food, there are dead corpses of bacteria only,

        Well, not just that right? I mean some tuna or Spam makes it in as well surely.