How kissing can prevent cavities

Kissing is said to prevent cavities and you may be wondering just how. Deep kissing causes you to secrete saliva, which is essential for healthy teeth. To get a better understanding, let’s first understand how saliva is good for your teeth.

HOW SALIVA WORKS

Saliva is your natural teeth protector. On secretion and contact with the teeth, it neutralizes acids which will have formed from food particles that remain in the mouth and in between teeth. These acids are potentially harmful to your enamel – they wear it away. Saliva also contains compounds which kill bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria, left there, will wear your enamel to the point where you get cavities.
Saliva is also rich in calcium and phosphates. Calcium is what your teeth are mainly made of. The calcium and phosphates in your saliva, combined, will rebuild little chinks in your teeth where the enamel may have worn off.
To keep saliva in constant production and circulation, you need to keep your mouth active. Talking is one way to do it. So is eating. If you talk and eat frequently, you’re likely not to have bad breath so long as you keep a healthy oral regimen.

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH KISSING?

The other way to secrete saliva and in large amounts is through kissing.
When you kiss, the movement of the tongue will cause secretion of saliva– up to 1 teaspoon for each minute of kissing. This saliva will work to keep your teeth in good shape, preventing cavities and tooth decay.
There are conditions however; both kissers have to have good oral hygiene in the first place. During kissing, saliva is also swapped. If one person has bacteria in their mouth, they will pass it on to their partner. If its specifically cavity-causing bacteria, it could eventually lead to their partner having cavities. Both people need to brush their teeth, floss and rinse out with mouth wash as recommended.
Don’t despair if you don’t have someone to kiss though – chewing gum will have the same benefits on your teeth!

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