A member asked:

Does anything happen if i have periodontal disease and kiss or lick someone?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes.: Recent evidence has shown that the bacteria that are involved in periodontal disease are transmissible by kissing. So are the bacteria responsible for cavities!

Answered 10/2/2016

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Infect: Because gum disease is a bacterial infection it can be spread from person to person when saliva is exchanged.

Answered 3/14/2013

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