When I was young, I didn't clean my teeth at all. I was a pretty cynical kid who thought everyone was full of shit, so naturally I tended to do the opposite of what I was expected to do. Never had any problems. Started using mouth wash in my teens and it messed up the whole flora of my mouth. I then found out that alcohol-based mouth rinses dry out your mouth and create the perfect environment for bacterial growth. I ended up doing water/baking soda rinses.
These days I do oil pulling with coconut oil, I floss, and I use toothpicks pretty obsessively. I carry them with me wherever I go. Afterall, sticks have been the primary tooth cleaning tools used by man throughout his history. Eating plenty of fibrous edibles such as raw vegetables also helps to clean the teeth, and fermented foods introduce positive bacteria (eat yer kimchi). Another thing I enjoy is cleaning my teeth like a dog. You can gnaw on rigid yet pliable objects, like plant stems, bamboo, or even bones. For instance, if I cook some chicken, I'll eat it bones and all. Brushing is a waste of time.
These days I do oil pulling with coconut oil, I floss, and I use toothpicks pretty obsessively. I carry them with me wherever I go. Afterall, sticks have been the primary tooth cleaning tools used by man throughout his history. Eating plenty of fibrous edibles such as raw vegetables also helps to clean the teeth, and fermented foods introduce positive bacteria (eat yer kimchi). Another thing I enjoy is cleaning my teeth like a dog. You can gnaw on rigid yet pliable objects, like plant stems, bamboo, or even bones. For instance, if I cook some chicken, I'll eat it bones and all. Brushing is a waste of time.
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