Mother's Kiss Can Forward Carries

Not only did her two - year - old daughter have caries in two milk teeth, but also because the dentist told her she had “taken” caries exactly from her mother.

Stomatologist said that carries may be the result of kissing, respectively, that bacteria may have crossed the girl if her mother or other adult had kissed her on the lips.

The main blame is Stertococcus mutans, a bacterium that is transmitted from person to person by sharing towels, skin, glasses, food, or kisses on the lips.

A study published in 2008 confirmed that mothers are the main host of mutant bacteria from species of streptokokes to children.

The problem is that mothers kiss their children on the lips, giving them bacteria, then their teeth are the first ones to touch. It's like having a severe cold, so you can pass the virus on to your child”, said Jane Soxman, pediatric dentist.

Experts show that bacteria are transmitted by parents who simply have tooth decay. The beginning of cancer in children is also linked to genetics, oral hygiene, nutrition, and the type of food the child receives.

And dentists warn that bacteria, in addition to attacking the baby's teeth, may be settled for years and attack permanent teeth, so the child should be sent to the dentist no later than to its first birthday