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IS KISSING DANGERIOUS TO MY ORAL HEALTH?

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You may be
able to prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth
decay (caries) and periodontal (gum) disease, simply by improving your diet. Is
kissing harmful to your health? With just one kiss couples can share more than
500 different types of disease-causing germs and viruses.
Not knowing
who you are kissing could be as dangerous to your health as having multiple
sexual partners. In this article, bebeakinboade.com presents to you the most
common diseases and viruses that you and your sweetie can transmit to each
other while smooching:
COLD SORES
Cold sores
are caused by the herpes virus. They appear as tiny, clear, fluid-filled
blisters that form around the mouth and lips. The sores are highly contagious,
especially if they are leaking fluid. However, even sores that have scabbed
over can be contagious. A wound near the lips is most often herpes. A good rule
of thumb is that if a person has any visible sores near his or her lips, avoid
intimate contact!

COLDS
If you feel
a cold or flu virus coming on, it is suggested that you should avoid a make-out
session. Common cold and flu viruses can be transmitted very easily through
contact with the saliva or nasal secretions of a sick person. Yuck!
MONONUCLEOSIS
Mononucleosis,
also known as the “kissing disease,” is easily communicated to others
through kissing, as well as sharing food, a cup, utensils or straws. College
students are more prone to developing mononucleosis, due to a lowered
resistance and living in close quarters with other students.
People can
look as healthy as can be, but you have no idea what kind of diseases they are
carrying, To protect yourself, know the person you are kissing.
If you’re
still in the mood—and you and your partner are healthy—stealing some smooches
may benefit your oral health by increasing saliva production. Saliva helps to
wash away food particles and cavity-causing bacteria. It also protects teeth
from decay by neutralizing harmful acids.
TO GET FRESH
BREATH:
•           Avoid spicy foods, such as onions and
garlic, and coffee. These foods and drinks can be detected on a person’s breath
for up to 72 hours after digestion.
•           Brush and floss your teeth at least
twice a day. Remember to brush the tongue, cheeks and the roof of the mouth.
•           Chew sugar-free gum after meals to
wash away food particles that get stuck between teeth and cause yucky odors.
If these
methods don’t alleviate your bad breath, make an appointment with your general
dentist to determine its source. If your dentist believes that the problem is
caused internally, such as an infection, s/he may refer you to a specialist to
help remedy the cause of the problem.
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