Excellent question: I would also like to know the benefits of brushing without toothpaste vs with toothpaste. Irrelevant anecdote: I had cavities as a preteen

Excellent question: I would also like to know the benefits of brushing without toothpaste vs with toothpaste. Irrelevant anecdote: I had cavities as a preteen but none after. My dental hygiene is non rigorous brushing at least once a day, more if a tooth begins to feel sensitive. Last dentist visit 20 years ago.