Periodontal diseases affect gums
April 2024
Did you know that passionate kisses are good for you? In several investigations, many benefits of kissing for health have been discovered.
Saliva contains substances that fight bacteria, viruses and fungi, so a deep kiss increases the flow of saliva, which helps keep the mouth, teeth and gums healthy.
About 80% of the bacteria in saliva are common to everyone and only 20% are exclusive and their own. The exchange of saliva in the kiss stimulates your immune system to create antibodies against bacteria, a process called transverse immunotherapy that helps you fight the infection.
In addition, this technique fights cavities, that is, kissing stimulates the flow of saliva, which in turn neutralizes acids, remineralizes teeth and eliminates food particles.
Dental caries occurs when plaque bacteria on the surface of teeth are mixed with sugars and starches in food, and the creation of acids that damage the enamel of the teeth.
There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of disease transmission when kissing someone.
Do not let these potential dangers keep you from kissing. Just make sure you have good oral hygiene. And you, do you know other benefits of kissing?