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📢 Clinic Advisory

In observance of the October 31 Special Non-Working Day and November 1–2 Holidays (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day), QFDCC will be closed on these dates.

Regular operations will resume on November 5th.
Take this time to rest, reflect, and spend time with loved ones. 💙

17/09/2025

🚫 KISSING transmits bacteria from Gingivitis and Periodontitis

A kiss is a beautiful gesture of affection, but it can also be a way to transmit harmful oral bacteria. Scientific studies have shown that microorganisms such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, and Treponema denticola — closely linked to gingivitis and periodontitis — can be passed from one person to another through saliva.

🎯 This means that when someone with gum disease kisses a healthy person, there is a chance of transferring these bacteria. However, developing the disease does not depend on the transmission alone. Other risk factors play an important role, such as oral hygiene, genetics, immune response, smoking, stress, and systemic conditions like diabetes.

🔎 Key points to know:

▫️ Gingivitis is gum inflammation caused by plaque buildup. If untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, which damages the bone and may lead to tooth loss.

▫️ Bacterial transmission through kissing does not always result in disease, but it can increase the risk in susceptible individuals.

▫️ Gum disease is not just about losing teeth — it is also connected to systemic health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

👉 Practicing good oral hygiene, having professional dental cleanings every 6 months, and visiting your dentist regularly are the best defenses against gingivitis and periodontitis — no matter how many kisses you share.