Beauties, did you know that cavities are contagious? Yes, sharing drinks, kissing, or any other spit-swapping activity can make the bacteria that cause nasty dental problems (from gum disease to cavities) move from one mouth to another. "There are studies that show that babies can have cavity bacteria in their mouths even before they have any teeth," says Pacific Palisades, CA dentist Dr. Emma Kim. "Mothers transfer bacteria and plaque from their own mouth to their baby's through their saliva." So if you haven't seen the dentist lately for a regular check-up and cleaning, don't go kissing any babies! "Healthy adults are able to fight off this transferred bacteria so it's not usually a problem, but babies are at risk," says Dr. Kim. Since we all know that a beautiful smile begins with healthy teeth, keep up the brushing and flossing, Beauties!
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Jun 02, 2011
Jessica B.
Omg i didn't know this could happen! :o
I gotta stop kissing my son >.<
Jun 01, 2011
Noelle C.
OMG! GOTTA BRUSH MY TEETH AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 01, 2011
Korie S.
wow this is good to know!
Jun 01, 2011
Krystal C.
OMG This is scary!!! Good thing I'm HUGE on oral hygiene and I clean my baby's mouth as well. I know a lot of new mothers who don't know you're supposed to and can clean your baby's gums or tooth buds, icky!
May 31, 2011
Linda D.
Omg I did not know that! Luckily I've only been kissing my friends babies and etc on the cheeks and not on the lips lol. I will keep this in mind when I have a child of my own.
May 31, 2011
Yomaira C.
i didn't know that! my poor kids :(!!!
May 31, 2011
Amanda L.
OMG I didn't know that!!! I know I have one cavity that I haven't been able to fix bc of $$$ and I kiss my 2 year old brother all the time (usually on the cheeks but still, oh no!!!)
May 31, 2011
Monia B.
i didn't know it!! thanks for this article!