Pucker up! kissing may fight cavities, study finds

NCT ID NCT06501729

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether kissing can protect teeth from cavities. After drinking acidic beverages, one group kissed their partner for 40 seconds while a control group did not. Researchers measured saliva pH every 5 minutes to see if kissing helped neutralize acid faster. The goal was to see if kissing could help prevent tooth decay by quickly raising pH levels.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

enamel caries Tooth Demineralization tooth resorption dental caries prevention target

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Dentistry of the Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil

    Guayaquil, Guayas, 17-11-5058, Ecuador