{"id":504,"date":"2015-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/are-cavities-contagious-2\/"},"modified":"2015-09-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-09-30T00:00:00","slug":"are-cavities-contagious-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/are-cavities-contagious-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Cavities Contagious?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/contentlibrary.socialmediafordentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/09\/CavitiesContagious_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12679\" \/>  <strong>WE ALL KNOW<\/strong> it\u2019s possible to\u00a0catch a cold from someone who\u2019s under the weather. Did you know cavity-causing bacteria can be passed from person-to-person too? <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bacteria Is At The Root Of\u00a0Cavities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> While sugary treats often take the blame for causing cavities, <strong>the real culprits for tooth decay are bacteria<\/strong>. Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are bacteria which stick to our teeth and eat food particles left behind from our last meal, producing acids which threaten gum health and cause tooth decay.  And just like cold-causing bacteria, these bacteria like to travel.  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2xugsNgTV4Q?rel=0&amp;end=56\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bacteria Travels From Person-to-Person<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Whether it\u2019s through sharing a drink or kissing a loved one, cavity-causing bacteria can be passed from person-to-person the same way many other bacterial infections can. Studies have shown that \u201ccatching a cavity\u201d is not only possible, <strong>it happens far more often than you might think<\/strong>.  One of the most common transmissions is from parent and child. Cavity-causing bacteria is commonly passed along to a child when a mother or father tastes food to ensure it\u2019s not too hot or when he or she \u201ccleans\u201d a pacifier by sucking on it before handing it over. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Take Simple Steps To Stop The Spread of Bacteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> What can you do to reduce your risk of transmitting these cavity-causing bacterias to someone else? <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Floss and brush frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Chew sugar-free gum\u2014this promotes saliva production and washes away plaque and bacteria).<\/li>\n<li>Be mindful of drinks and eating utensils you\u2019re sharing and the risks that are involved.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of other behaviors which may spread these bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Trust Our Practice For Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Nobody wants to inadvertently \u201ccatch a cavity.\u201d Our practice is committed to providing you with the best information possible to help you create a healthy and resilient smile. If you have any questions about this, <strong>be sure to ask us<\/strong>! We love visiting about your oral health. You can also comment below and reach out to us on social media. <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you for reading our blog! We value our relationship with you as our\u00a0patients and friends!<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bigbirdz\/4506598157\/\" target=\"_blank\">bigbirdz<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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