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Re:Reasons not to take Lumina's anticavity probiotic by polishdude20 on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @01:39PM (#40370029)
On that note, I wonder how kissing affects our mouth bacteria. Like, does making out with someone transfer enough bacteria between the two people to make a difference?
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Re:Reasons not to take Lumina's anticavity probiotic by 0x457 on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @03:31PM (#40371314)
Not sure about just kissing, but here is about couples living together: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00043-17

I have a friend who started having a lot of teeth issues after moving in together. She swears nothing else has changed (i.e. food or stuff)

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Re:Reasons not to take Lumina's anticavity probiotic by evmar on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @01:48PM (#40370138)
Babies are born without the mouth bacteria that cause cavities, and generally acquire them from their parents (e.g. kissing or sharing utensils).
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Re:Reasons not to take Lumina's anticavity probiotic by Tagbert on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @02:03PM (#40370316)
Or transmitting prechewed food. That's the old school way.
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