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Can someone with rotten teeth cause someone else a bacterial infection?
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Yes: Bacteria can pass via saliva you can use mouth rinse prescribed by dentist such chlorhexidine.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Yes: The bacteria in rotten teeth can be passed to friends, family.
Answered 9/11/2013
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