Watch It...Kissing Can Cause Cavities!

Dentists have long observed the familial tendencies of dental health. Healthy teeth and gums tend to be passed down from parents to offspring but there are also cases where we see inexplicably disastrous mouths from the same parental genetic contribution. Conversely, we observe offspring who demonstrate healthy teeth and gums from genetically compromised oral heritage. Not to confuse the issue further, but individuals may have decay free teeth and sick gums or healthy gums and very decay prone teeth! The folks who have both decay prone teeth and sick gums often end up with either: 1. An extraordinarily expensive mouth to maintain in terms of time and money; or 2. Dentures.

Research is revealing secrets about how the bacteria that contribute to dental destruction get distributed. A recent article by Jessica  at www.buzzle.com caught my interest and I want to share it with you. 

Do you have questions about your mouth? I have over 30 years of experience in family dentistry and I have excellent specialists in all fields of dentistry to resource. I'll field your inquiries and do the best I can to answer your questions or direct you to someone who can.

Remember...Watch Your Mouth Because Spit Happens!