{"id":381,"date":"2012-08-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/the-academy-of-general-dentistry-talks-about-kissings-pros-and-cons\/"},"modified":"2012-08-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-08-28T00:00:00","slug":"the-academy-of-general-dentistry-talks-about-kissings-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/the-academy-of-general-dentistry-talks-about-kissings-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"The Academy Of General Dentistry Talks About Kissing\u2019s Pros And Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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IS LOVE RISKY?<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll have to answer that question on your own!\u00a0But there\u2019s one component\u2014kissing\u2014that our practice<\/strong> would like to briefly address below (along with some advice from the Academy of General Dentistry). <\/p>\n

Bacteria Can Lead To Increased Plaque Which Can Lead To Tooth Decay<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We know it\u2019s not pleasant to think about, but it\u2019s true\u2014your mouth is full of bacteria. Some of it\u2019s good and some of it isn\u2019t. For the most part, your body (and your mouth, specifically) does a pretty good job of keeping bacteria, germs, and viruses that make their way into your mouth in check. But increased bacteria can also lead to increased plaque. Maintaining great oral hygiene habits is the very best way you can help your mouth do its job.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Kissing Introduces Your Mouth To Someone Else\u2019s Bacteria And Viruses<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Now there\u2019s no need to make this a huge cause for worry. Our team<\/strong> just wants to be sure that you know about the most common viruses and diseases that you could be sharing with a smooch: <\/p>\n