Gingival Inflammation – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Gingivitis, often the initial stage of gum disease, is a common but often overlooked oral health concern.
Kissing burn calories! A fact that is known to all. But is kissing just about burning calories? Isn’t it an emotion or way of expressing our love for someone.
A kiss expresses sentiments such as love, romance, passion, greeting and friendship. It is a beautiful emotion experienced.
Remember your first kiss? Ah! A stupid question because who doesn’t? Some may say it was ‘Perfect’, some would say it was ‘Magic’ some will be lost in thoughts as to how wonderful it was. It is a memory that stays with a person forever.
But are we aware that kissing can affect our oral health?
Certainly not. Because when you are in that moment, you for sure are not thinking about it’s implications on Oral Health.
It’s good to express your love but at the same time it is important to be cautious about its affects. It can have both positive and negative implications.
Kissing is good for your Oral Health. Yes, you heard it right. It has some healthy dental implications.
Woah! This is really healthy. One might think that they should kiss more often. But wait and think about the question that was asked in the beginning. “Remember your first kiss?” Now imagine, your first kiss, you felt really good but later you complaint about infection. You probably never thought that the infection was result of kissing.
Kissing can also be hazardous. Amazed! We thought that there are only benefits attached to it and so were happy. But it has some serious implications attached:
Confused? Yes that’s quite obvious. One might think, whether they should kiss or not. Don’t worry just a few precautions and you are all fit for kissing. Infact one might not even get affected by any of the above implications if he or she follows some simple steps.
Always practice safe kissing and maintain a good oral hygiene.
Even celebrities know the importance of safe kissing.
This is what Vivica. A. Fox who won the best kiss honor at MTV Movie Awards when interviewed by Dean Doctor magazine had to say about Oral Health being important for kissing:
“Ooohh yes yes honey. Cause baby, if you kiss somebody with a dragon mouth, my God its the worst experience even as an actor to try to act like you enjoy it. I visit dentist every three months and get my teeth cleaned, I floss, I brush. I am into dental hygiene for sure.”
So guys and girls keep one thing clear, dental hygiene is important and when it is about kissing, Ah! It cannot be avoided.
Just be sure about your dental habits and your loved one will thank you for it!
By:-
Dr. Sunil Motwani
BDS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration
Zonal Clinical Head – North Delhi
Clove Dental