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Is it okay to kiss with gum?

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Kissing is one of the main ways that a contagious disease can be spread between two people. It results in the exchange of saliva and a lot of bacteria that can cause various diseases like the flu and the common cold, amongst others. But can kissing put you at risk of gum disease if your partner has it? Is it contagious? Here’s everything you need to know about gum disease and kissing:

Yes, The Bacteria That Cause Gum Disease Can Be Transmitted By Kissing

The bacteria that cause gum disease can be transmitted from person to person by kissing. They also can be transmitted by things like sharing a drink, a piece of food, or even an eating utensil. Even just a single kiss can exchange more than 80 million bacteria! Of course, this includes both “good” and “bad” bacteria. Many of the bacteria living in our mouths are completely harmless. However, there are some “bad” bacteria that can attack your enamel and cause cavities. Kissing someone who has a lot of these “bad” bacteria could cause you to have a higher risk of “catching” dental problems, particularly if this person has poor oral hygiene habits and a higher proportion of “bad” to “good” bacteria.

But You Can’t “Catch” Gum Disease – It’s Not A Contagious Disease!

Don’t worry, there’s good news. While kissing can transmit “bad” bacteria to your mouth that contribute to gum disease, gum disease itself is not contagious. It’s not that kind of disease!

Most of these “bad” bacteria already live in your mouth. Even if some are transmitted to you through a kiss, it won’t matter very much. So, why don’t you have gum disease already if you have these “bad” bacteria in your mouth?

It’s probably because you maintain good oral hygiene habits! Brushing 2-3 times a day for 2 minutes and flossing between your teeth keeps your gums and teeth healthy and removes bacterial buildup. Gum disease is not just caused by the transmission of these “bad” bacteria. To actually cause gum disease, these bacteria must be able to multiply and infect your gums freely. Every time you brush or floss, you remove most of them, and you prevent gum disease from happening! As long as you brush and floss properly, your chances of “catching” gum disease from someone else are essentially zero, unless you are immunocompromised (have a weak immune system from a chronic immune disorder). Need Help With Gum Disease In Oak Park? Come See Dr. Wesley C. Wise Now! If you have more questions about gum disease, or you suspect that you may have gum disease, don’t wait. Dr. Wesley Wise is here to help. Come in for a consultation now, and Dr. Wise can check your oral health, clean your teeth, and help you understand if you need further periodontal care to control and eliminate your case of gum disease. To get started, just contact us at (708) 524-0330, or stop by our office at 137 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301.

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What is the first sperm called?

Spermarche—also known as semenarche—is the beginning of development of sperm in boys' testicles at puberty.

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Beginning of sperm production in male puberty

Spermarche—also known as semenarche—is the beginning of development of sperm in boys' testicles at puberty.[1] It is the counterpart of menarche in girls.[2][3] Depending on their upbringing, cultural differences, and prior sexual knowledge, boys may have different reactions to spermarche, ranging from fear to excitement.[1] Spermarche is one of the first events in the life of a male leading to sexual maturity. It occurs at the time when the secondary sex characteristics are just beginning to develop.[4] The age when spermarche occurs is not easy to determine. However, researchers have tried to determine the age in various populations by taking urine samples of boys and determining the presence of spermatozoa. The presence of sperm in urine is referred to as spermaturia.[3]

Age of occurrence [ edit ]

1986 Year Book of Pediatrics stated "Fish [Hirsch - n.n.] et al. (J. Adolesc. Health Care 6:35, 1985) have suggested that spermarche is present in 38% of boys at age 12 and 70% of boys at age 13."[5]

Caroline Sahuc gives the range 10–16 years old for spermarche.[6]

Average age for

genital Tanner 3 stage[7] Ethnicity Age White 12.6 Black 12.0 Hispanic 13.0

According to Moshang, genital Tanner 3 stage implies spermarche.[7]

Planned Parenthood says that the age of spermarche is between 10 and 12 years old, "though some start a little sooner and others a little later".[8]

Context [ edit ]

In one study, boys were asked the circumstances in which their first ejaculation occurred. Most commonly this occurred via a nocturnal emission, with a significant number experiencing semenarche via masturbation, which is very common at that stage. Less commonly, the first ejaculation occurred during sexual intercourse with a partner.[9]