2007-03-22 16:06:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
no.....
2007-03-22 16:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by croWnie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, first of all the smoker would have to have tarter. smoking doesn't mean they will just natually have it. beyond that, you cannot get tatar because it is hardened on to the teeth and you have to use a dental instrument to get it off. you may be talking about plaque. see definition below.
if the person has a lot of plaque on their teeth, it is possible that some could rub off during kissing and end up in your mouth. but, more likely some of the bacterial germs that make up the plaque could transfer into your mouth through their saliva. maybe you want to brush your teeth after kissing them if you are worried or see it on their teeth. it would be better to get them to brush so they didn't have it.
Plaque is a sticky, film-like substance of bacteria that is constantly forming on your teeth, both above and below your gums
Plaque left on the teeth combined with minerals in your saliva calcify and form a rough, hard deposit called tartar or calculus.
2007-03-22 21:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in a sense. You exchange bacteria that may cause tartar. I'm in Microbiology, and I really don't know if you want to know all of the other stuff you can get just from kissing....
But we live. Enjoy your smooch. ( I wouldn't kiss the smoker just because of the smell!!!)
Dr. Albert....
Wouldn't you agree that kissing exchanges microbes? If she exchanged bacteria with him (inevitably in a french kiss she will pick up plaque from his mouth) and if she didn't brush it, then in a round about way it's possible????? That's my theory.
But it doesn't matter that he's a smoker though...
2007-03-22 16:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by Leilani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but other bacteria that can cause periodontal (gum) disease is transferable. Tarter (calculus) is mineralized or hardened plaque that can only be removed a dental professional, so it won't be able to go from one mouth to another. Tarter also has nothing to do with smoking, it has to do with improper toothbrushing and flossing.
2007-03-24 04:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DAISY,
MOST PEOPLE SAY NO, AND THEY ARE CORRECT.
BUT THEY KNOW WHY NOT?
THE REASON IS BECAUSE TARTAR, MORE CORRECTLY KNOWN AS CALCULUS, IS FORMED WHEN SOFT MORNING DENTAL PLAQUE IS NOT PROPERLY REMOVED BY BRUSHING AND FLOSSING, AND HARDENS WITH TIME.
THIS "TARTAR", ONCE FORMED, IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE BY BRUSHING. ONLY A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING WILL REMOVE THESE DEPOSITS.
ps: this is not a stupid question at all, as someone said...
2007-03-22 16:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Tarter is not flaky it stays on the teeth. By the way tarter is caused from not properly cleaning the teeth flossing etc. has nothing to do with smoking.
2007-03-22 16:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by holly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not tartar....but gum disease is transferable...the bugs jump...no kidding...look it up! So...stay away from anyone with periodontal disease....or if that is too difficult....rinse with listerine to kill the bacteria...
2007-03-22 16:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by jennyapowell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope just an awful taste in your mouth
2007-03-22 16:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it depends on how involved your kissing was.
2007-03-22 16:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
uh...why would it matter if they smoked? that is about the dumbest question i have ever seen! u do not transfer dental problems when kissing someone.
2007-03-22 16:09:50 · answer #10 · answered by monchicha 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nope.. because the kiss dosent go to your lungs lol.
2007-03-22 16:19:32 · answer #11 · answered by Victoria 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋