>What is the value of toothpaste compared with no toothpaste As best I can tell, very little. It might have some value as a fluoride delivery system, but: "Th

>What is the value of toothpaste compared with no toothpaste As best I can tell, very little. It might have some value as a fluoride delivery system, but: "The cumulative evidence for this systematic review demonstrates that there is moderate certainty that toothbrushing with a dentifrice does not provide an added effect for the mechanical removal of dental plaque." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27513809/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27513809/ I haven't used toothpaste for about a decade. I find brushing with plain water to be highly effective, and I drink a lot of tea so I don't think I need any additional fluoride. I think the most underrated factor is toothbrush wear; a fresh toothbrush leaves my teeth feeling noticeably cleaner with the same effort compared to a worn toothbrush.