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Does Tooth Decay Get Transmitted Through Kissing?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2014
Question: Hi there is a girl that i like she used to do meth before but she has a really terrible meth mouth
Severe meth tooth decay.
I've never done meth
If I kiss her in the mouth like every day will I get her tooth decay transmitted to my mouth?
I also think she used to smoke crack before too.
She looks very skinni also.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No, this wont transmit tooth decay.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

No, this wont transmit tooth decay.

For tooth decay to happen, there has to be erosion of enamel, the toughened protective outer cortex of teeth.

So dont worry about tooth decay.

Regards.
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Does Tooth Decay Get Transmitted Through Kissing?

Brief Answer: No, this wont transmit tooth decay. Detailed Answer: Hello, No, this wont transmit tooth decay. For tooth decay to happen, there has to be erosion of enamel, the toughened protective outer cortex of teeth. So dont worry about tooth decay. Regards.