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On that note, I wonder how kissing affects our mouth bacteria. Like, does making out with someone transfer enough bacteria between the two people to make a diff
by polishdude20 2y ago
On that note, I wonder how kissing affects our mouth bacteria. Like, does making out with someone transfer enough bacteria between the two people to make a difference?
- evmar 2y agoBabies are born without the mouth bacteria that cause cavities, and generally acquire them from their parents (e.g. kissing or sharing utensils).
- Tagbert 2y agoOr transmitting prechewed food. That's the old school way.
- 0x457 2y agoNot sure about just kissing, but here is about couples living together: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00043-17 https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00043-17 I have a friend who started having a lot of teeth issues after moving in together. She swears nothing else has changed (i.e. food or stuff)