Can periodontitis be transmitted?

I’m sure you’re all wondering– Can it be spread by kissing or sharing saliva? To invalidate the rumors, gum disease is not contagious. You can not acquire the disease by sharing a drink or food with someone who unknowingly has gum disease.

Is gingivitis contagious through kissing?

Your saliva can wash the harmful bacteria of plaque off your teeth and gums. But, it’s also commonly shared through kissing. While the chances of catching gingivitis-causing bacteria through kissing are low, it’s not impossible. If your partner has gingivitis or poor oral hygiene, they can spread the disease to you.

Can you kiss someone with rotten teeth?

Kissing someone with poor oral hygiene can give you more plaque buildup and exposes you to bad bacteria over time. While having good bacteria is normal, kissing someone with bad bacteria in their mouth can affect your own dental hygiene.

Can gum disease spread to other teeth?

Many people have inflamed gums every now and then. A gum inflammation (gingivitis) usually doesn’t cause any major problems at first. But it may spread to other parts of the periodontium (the soft tissue and bone responsible for keeping our teeth firmly anchored) and cause damage there.

Does removing teeth cure periodontal disease?

Tooth extraction in the case of periodontal disease is usually done as a last resort. It is to be noted, however, that the extraction of teeth alone does not cure gum disease.

Does gum disease run in the family?

Current studies suggest that periodontal disease is influenced by heredity, so your genetic makeup truly does have the potential to make you more susceptible to periodontitis. Aggressive Periodontitis is a condition where patients rapidly lose bone around selected teeth.

Can aggressive periodontitis be cured?

Scaling and Root Planing Treatments Aggressive periodontitis is a disease much like the high blood pressure and diabetes which, whilst unfortunately cannot be completely cured, can be controlled and managed exceptionally well with medical treatment and specialist after care.

Can you catch gum disease from kissing?

Don’t worry, there’s good news. While kissing can transmit “bad” bacteria to your mouth that contribute to gum disease, gum disease itself is not contagious.

What causes aggressive periodontitis?

The cause of aggressive periodontitis is unknown; however, specific bacterial pathogens, especially Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans; functional defects of polymorphonuclear leukocytes; exuberant immune responses; and inheritable genetic factors have been implicated.

How fast does periodontitis progress?

Slight Periodontal Disease During the early gingivitis stages, gum inflammation can occur in as little as five days. Within two to three weeks, the signs of generalized gingivitis become more noticeable. If you still leave this untreated, it would progress to slight periodontal disease.

What are the signs of advanced periodontal disease?

In addition to bone loss, advanced periodontal disease causes red, swollen gums that ooze pus, cold sensitivity, further loosening of teeth, painful chewing, and severe halitosis.

Can you get gum disease from kissing someone?

Depending on the severity of the infection, it can be possible to transfer bacteria by sharing eating utensils, toothbrushes, or dentures and retainers. But as for kissing, research has not confirmed that bacteria from gum disease can infect you when transferred through the act of kissing.

Do you know how many bacteria can you exchange from kissing?

But there’s something you need to be aware of. A kiss can exchange up to 80 million bacteria. It might sound like a schoolyard joke that you can get “cooties” from kissing, but let me perfectly clear on this one: You can get gum disease from kissing, or even by sharing a drink or utensil.

Can periodontitis be passed from parents to children?

Periodontitis might be passed from parents to children and between romantic partners, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. “Bad” bacteria can be transmitted whether it’s just a quick sip from a drink or an intimate kiss.

Is it safe to share saliva between family members?

The saliva exchanged when sharing a drinking glass, utensils, or even a kiss can transmit the bacteria that cause gum disease and periodontal disease. Given that half of adults over age 30 in the U.S. have some form of gum disease, I don’t recommend that anyone share saliva — even amongst family members, and especially not from parent to child.