Kissing could be bad for your health. But even though researchers are concerned, it doesn't mean you have to kiss your partner goodbye, reported CBS 2 News. Diane Devlin learned about her gum disease just in the nick of time. Infections can be passed between couples, and even to children, with a kiss, said the television station.
Studies show it's transmitted through saliva.
The symptoms are easy to recognize. But the very early stages of periodontal disease often don't have warning signs. It spreads silently over a period of years, damaging gums and bones. Preventing gum disease starts with good dental hygiene. That means brushing teeth and gums and flossing.