Is gum disease contagious? Can you get it from kissing?

Question

My dental hygenist seems to think so.

Answer 1

Yes, so to speak, it is contagious. We are not born with the bacteria which cause the inflammatory immune response in our gum tissue that leads to a diseased state--either gingivitis or periodontitis. Nearly everyone, has some form of gum disease. It has been proposed that the most likely route of transfer of the bacteria which cause these diseases is from mother to baby. So can you get it from kissing--yes, in a round about way. You must have both the bacteria and the inflammatory response to cause the destruction of gums and possibly bone which present in a diseased mouth.

Answer 2

Is Gum Disease Contagious

Answer 3

Gum disease is not contagious. It's usually caused by particles of food and infection occurring between the teeth that lodge below the gum line. As it progresses, the pockets of infection formed here get deeper and deeper down to the bone supporting the tooth. Then, in extreme cases, bone loss can occur and the teeth can be lost.

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Answer 5

You probably won't catch a disease by mouth other than oral herpes (cold sores) which you likely already have, along with 90% of all people. But seriously, 6 guys in the past 5 days? C'mon now.

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Answer 7

Usually you get it by not brushing and flossing. I imagine that some germs from gum disease could be passed from kissing.

Answer 8

No, it's not contagious.
Are you really sure you want to kiss this person?

Answer 9

No, gingivitis is caused by plaque and tartar buildup. You can't transfer the plaque in the crevices of your teeth to someone elses just by kissing. That's absurd.

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