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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Kissing and Halitosis


Gum disease is no joke. This Valentine’s Day make sure you’re not kissing a mouth full of bacteria. Bacteria and therefore, gum disease can be transferred through saliva. Someone who doesn’t maintain good oral hygiene or is dealing with periodontal disease has unhealthy bacteria living in the tissues in their mouth. This kind of bacteria can cause bad breath, bleeding, pain, discomfort, tooth loss and even systemic damage.

So, if your loved one has halitosis, it’s always better to tell them even though it may be hard. They might not even be aware that they have bad breath. It’s really in their best interest, as well as yours to mention it. It may save both of you a lot of pain, heartache and money, later on.

Make sure to see your dental professional regularly to screen for periodontal disease and maintain healthy gums and teeth. Then you can enjoy Valentine’s Day that much more when your sweetheart kisses you! Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Smiles By Sands.

posted by Judith M. at 11:24 AM

1 Comments:

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February 11, 2010 6:21 PM  

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