Pucker up! kissing may fight cavities, study finds
NCT ID NCT06501729
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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School of Dentistry of the Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Guayas, 17-11-5058, Ecuador
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