Well, that is an interesting take. I pray you are right!
Have you tried a peroxide mouthwash?
Heritage makes one that has natural mint....
https://heritagestore.com/hydrogen-peroxide-mouthwash-wintermint-16oz.html
I’ve always used peroxide as a mouthwash, but when I was researching I found this:
What the science says
The theory behind using hydrogen peroxide as an acne treatment is that it supposedly kills bacteria on your skin and helps to dry up sebum.
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent. This means that it can effectively kill living cells, such as bacteria, via a process known as oxidative stress.
But it also means that it can damage your own skin cells, including your fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are cells that help make connective tissue and repair wounds. Fibroblasts play a critical role in wound healing. If your skin’s ability to heal is weakened, you are more likely to develop scars.
A recent study of fibroblast cells found that hydrogen peroxide may actually slow down the role of fibroblasts in the wound-healing process.
https://www.healthline.com/health/hydrogen-peroxide-for-acne