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No, keeps going until the bacteria that causes decay dies too from lack of food / sugars

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They are technically correct. The bacteria do stop eating your teeth after you die. At least the bacteria that are normally in your mouth.

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I mean, with so much water and the perfect temperature for life to thrive, as well as constant intake of new highly concentrated energy sources, it's a miracle we don't rot more to be honest

Glass half full, my guy

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Oh great, I've been looking for ways to slow that shit down while I save up money for the dentist. I'll be trying this.

They do keep decaying after death, that said i've found 1200 year old skeletons with amazing looking teeth

They'd be technically correct if that's what they said but they didn't say bacteria stop eating your teeth after you die they said they stop rotting when you die.

That’s what cases them to rot lmfao

Mouths are dirty. Food caught in teeth, plaque, bacteria, a moist environment. This is a great place to rot something. That said, most mouth sores, or cuts heal quickly. Our bodies are a confusing thing.

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Somebody buy OP a ticket to this place please https://fac.utk.edu/