{"id":1279,"date":"2023-01-26T10:29:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T10:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/kissing-and-contagious-cavities\/"},"modified":"2023-01-26T10:29:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T10:29:07","slug":"kissing-and-contagious-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/kissing-and-contagious-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Kissing and Contagious Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nTHE REASON DAILY<\/b> brushing and flossing are so important for keeping harmful oral bacteria populations under control is that they reproduce very quickly. In a healthy, clean mouth, there might be anywhere from a thousand to a hundred thousand bacteria on each tooth surface, but that can quickly become as many as a hundred million to a billion bacteria per tooth without brushing or flossing.<\/p>\n

Our Oral Bacteria<\/h3>\n

On average, an individual will have between 34 and 72 different types of oral bacteria. Once we get a strain of bacteria in our mouths, it probably isn\u2019t going away. The trouble is that each person has different bacteria, so kissing or even sharing drinks with someone could introduce new strains.<\/p>\n

Kids Don\u2019t Have Adult Oral Bacteria Yet<\/h3>\n

This is more dangerous for children than adults. Young children don\u2019t have as many types of oral bacteria as adults yet, and their immune systems aren\u2019t used to dealing with them. Too many kisses from Mom and Dad can actually leave them more vulnerable to developing cavities.<\/p>\n

Protect Your Child\u2019s Oral Health<\/h3>\n

The best way to avoid sharing your oral bacteria with your child is to keep those kisses to the cheek, don\u2019t share your spoon or fork with them, make sure they always have their own drink instead of giving them sips from yours, and don\u2019t clean a dropped pacifier with your mouth.<\/p>\n

As long as you\u2019re taking good care of your oral health and hygiene, you don\u2019t need to worry as much about spreading dangerous, cavity-causing germs with your kisses, but even then, avoid doing things that could spread oral bacteria to small children.<\/p>\n

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The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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