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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Halitosis and Kissing

We all have microorganisms living in our mouth as well as in our entire body. Some live harmoniously, helping us process and digest our foods and balance our systems. Other bacteria wreak havoc. Someone who doesn't have good oral hygiene or is dealing with periodontal disease, most likely has bad bacteria living in the tissues in their mouth. These bad bacteria can cause bad breath, bleeding, pain and discomfort and eventually tooth loss. And, yes kissing someone with gum disease or a mouth full of bacteria can transfer the bacteria to you because you are exchanging saliva and therefore, bacteria. Whether or not bacteria becomes a part of the other person's oral population depends on a few different factors, including genetic makeup and resistance.

If someone you know has serious halitosis, it's always best to tell them. They may not even know they have bad breath. It might be an infection that can have harmful effects on mouth tissues. These bacteria reside in the delicate tissues that surround the teeth and have the potential to cause systemic damage. Although it may be hard to tell someone you love that they have bad breath, it really is in their best interest, as well as yours to mention it. It is important for both of you to see a dental professional for a periodontal disease screeing no matter how "clean" you think your mouth is.

posted by Judith M. at 10:59 AM

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