THE NEW SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE WE SHOULD WORRY ABOUT

Members in our community are mostly very conscientious about STD protection. However, no one EVER talks about DENTAL CAVITY transmission. Apparently, the bacterium Streptococcus mutans is responsible for cavities.

I have had more providers tell me that they developed dental disease only when they started escorting.

As a means of protection, should we take kissing off the menu?

I am not a dental health care professional, but anyone who is should PLEASE speak up! Are the websites below accurate in stating that cavities are contagious?



http://news.ucanr.org/newsstorymain.cfm?story=402

http://www.virginiasmiles.com/html/dentalnews/04contagious.html

http://www.mydentistusa.com/james-arnold/is-dental-disease-contagious.htm

Good Public Service Announcement

If you read this article it states that adults do not pass this bacteria so I do not believe it would be a concern to us.

http://www.virginiasmiles.com/html/d...ontagious.html

LOL. Maybe P411 should add a dental records requirement.

Maybe use a tongue condom.

The only news in these articles is that the bacteria which we've all known to be the cause of cavities can be passed from person to person.

(It's not sugar per se that causes cavities; rather, sugar is a nutrient for bacteria, enabling them to rampantly multiply. As they do so, they produce acid which eats into dental enamel.)

If you're concerned, use mouthwash. Kill the bacteria. Avoid cavities. Problem solved. Next?

P.S. -- At home, immediately after sessions with my ATF, I savor a shot of 80-proof Remy Martin cognac. Nice way to kill bacteria.

thank you GV...

People are becoming more self-sufficient in treating their illnesses. The number of books and magazines on health–related subjects demonstrate that consumers are more self-informed about their health needs than ever before. Dental disease is the most prevalent of all diseases. The United States Public Health Service reports that 98% of all Americans have some form of dental disease, most of which can virtually be eliminated by consumers taking responsibility for their preventive care. In addition: 18% of all Americans have such poor oral health that they can’t chew properly. Every year in the U.S. there are 60 million extractions, 9 million root canals, over 200 million fillings placed, and nearly 1/8 of all Americans have no teeth at all! The oral cavity is the dirtiest (by bacteria count) part of the body. In addition, there are the issues of: mercury / silver fillings; nickel crowns; bio-incompatible dental materials; electrogalvanism / dissimilar metals; dead teeth / root canals); residual jaw infections; etc., all of which can be additive in their effects on the entire body. Also, the major organ acupuncture meridians flow through the region of the oral cavity, and the teeth affect these organs at a distance through their influence on the associated meridian / energy pathways. Recently, there have even been numerous magazine and newspaper articles as to how gum disease can influence potential heart attacks strokes, etc. Therefore, the health of our mouth is crucial to our overall health, as our body is all one piece!

Hmmm... I'd venture to guess that there are a *few* whose extra~curricular activities had a much more drastic effect on their dental health going into the crapper than this bacteria.


I'd even go so far as to say that some may have even started escorting as a direct result of the aforementioned activity.



Yup. I said it. Shocking and cynical, I know.

Moral of the story: Laves sus dientes.~~~> Brush Your Chicklets!



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If you read this article it states that adults do not pass this bacteria so I do not believe it would be a concern to us.

http://www.virginiasmiles.com/html/d...ontagious.html Originally Posted by LuvsDaty

I read that too, but it doesn't talk about adult-onset cavities. What happens if you'd never had a cavity until you became an adult?

Theoretically, anyone can be infected with a bacterial infection at any time, no? The outcome depends on whether or not:

1. your immune system has seen these little boogers before
2. they're opportunistic pathogens
3. whether or not they have any type of antigenic variation (like M proteins).

I want more information!!! I will see what more I can find.

Thanks Brittney.

I'm also concerned with this dental issue.

http://dentata.net/gallery/image.php...na-dentata-010

All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth...my two front teeth....

Brittany - a little more..........

The normal human mouth harbors hundreds of species of bacteria, causing periodontal (gum and bone) disease, and research has demonstrated that that these same bacterial organisms get into the blood stream in the mouth and travel throughout the body, causing health problems in distant areas of the body. About 14% of all American adults have advanced periodontal disease, putting them at risk of losing their teeth, and most adults aged 60, who have lost teeth, may attribute their tooth loss to periodontal disease. However, teeth are not the only structures endangered by dental disease, as infections in the oral tissues are easily released into the bloodstream. Even in the 1800's, a treatment for arthritic joints was to have one's teeth extracted. Dr. Robert Genco, editor of the "Journal of Periodontology " and professor of oral biology at the State University of New York at Buffalo, states... "patients think of gum disease in terms of their teeth, but they don't think about the fact that gum disease is a serious infection that can release bacteria into the bloodstream ". He continues, "The end results could mean additional health risks for patients whose health is already affected by other diseases, or lead to serious complications, such as heart disease ".

Patients with periodontal disease are one and one-half to two times as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack and nearly three times as likely to suffer a stroke as those without gum and bone disease.

It is true that S. Mutans is the bacteria that causes cavities. No S. Mutans, no cavities. However, nearly all us us have this bacteria transfered to us initially by our mothers kisses. For the bacteria to cause cavities is must have the right invironment. Like plaque build up, foods like sugar feed the bacteria and when the bacteria eat the sugar they excrete acids that attack the teeth. Keeping the teeth clean with brushing, and FLOSSING, avoiding late night snacks, chewing gum containing xylotal reduce the ability of S Mutans to reproduce thus gradually reducing the number of bacteria and therefore cavities, certain mouth rinses all help prevent cavities. Genetics is very important. Some people just don't get cavites even in the with no oral hygiene while others do everything right and still get cavities. You don't have to worry to much about kissing as adults. The bacteria is usually introduced to the oral cavity when we are very young. In fact saliva in itself kills some of the bacteria. People with dry mouth syndrome from chronic sinusitus and use of antihistamines get more cavities. Kissing, especially DFK stimulates salivary flow and will help reduce cavities. And if your going to be doing some DFK you probably want to taste good so likely you will brush, floss and rinse first. Plus I do know for fact that DATY makes me salivate like crazy. Therefore I highly recomend lots of DFK and oral sex as great methods to prevent cavities. It is even possible that alchohol may kill some of the oral bacteria.

So have a few drinks, kiss passionately and enjoy oral sex. Think of all the money you will save by reducing the number of cavities. (ps. I am in the business and everything I said is the gospel truth)

I think if Brittany is still around in a year or two, when you get to her incall you'll have to pass inspection, which will include opening your mouth, having her pull back your foreskin if you aren't circumcised, and probably turning your head and coughing.

Hmmm ....sometimes I wonder how many dentists we have on ECCIE.

Hmmm ....sometimes I wonder how many dentists we have on ECCIE. Originally Posted by Woody Cialis

Which brings up something which I wonder has ever happened to anyone else:

Dental Hygienist at my dentist's office is stacked like I like them, when she is doing my cleaning I get a complete chubby, not from the cleaning, but from her proximity, inevitable contact and nice clean smell. She's had to have noticed...

Anyone else have this problem?