You may be surprised to learn that your anus may actually be cleaner than your mouth. You did indeed read correctly. Science has an interesting thing to say about how clean these two body parts are, despite the fact that it sounds shocking.
It turns out that there are far more bacteria in your mouth than there are in your anus. How? Just consider this: your mouth is always in contact with food, liquids, and the surrounding air, creating the ideal conditions for bacteria to proliferate. For this reason, it’s critical to brush and floss on a regular basis. Even though they are linked to waste, anus doesn’t have as much contact with the outside world and consequently doesn’t contain as many bacteria.
Now, before you start believing that your mouth is more unclean than the rest of your body, keep in mind that both are naturally populated with bacteria. The distinction is that because you constantly have food, drink, and breathe in your mouth, the bacteria there are more diverse and abundant!
What does all of this mean, then? It’s easy—keeping your mouth clean is essential! Both areas need to be cleaned and cared for, even though your anus may be “cleaner” in terms of bacteria. Continue washing, flossing, and brushing for a general healthy body!
It’s an unusual but fascinating reminder of how our bodies function in ways we don’t often consider!
