You (and likely your partner too), will be glad to know that the study claiming beards are riddled with bacteria, has been debunked for several reasons. The myth was started by a news station and their test was less than scientific (for example, not one man without a beard had their face swabbed for comparison). When an actual scientific study was done by the Journal of Hospital Infection, they found: 1) clean shaven faces had as much or, in some cases, more bacteria than bearded ones, and 2) it wasn’t the same kind of bacteria that can be found in toilets as the news reports claimed.
Even so, bacteria is what causes cavities and gum disease. It’s maintaining a good oral care routine that will prevent these issues, not the shaving of your beard. Brush your teeth twice a day, use floss and mouthwash daily, chew sugar free gum between meals when you aren’t able to brush, and see your dentist at least twice a year.
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