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With the most romantic day of the year (according to candy and card companies) just two weeks away, lovebirds across the country can celebrate more than their passion and romance on V-Day. Turns out, swapping spit with your one and only can help prevent tooth decay and keep your smile sparkly.
Dr. Peter Gorden, a dental adviser to the British Dental Association, recently told LIVESTRONG: “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which causes plaque build-up. [Kissing] stimulates saliva flow and helps bring plaque levels down to normal.”
Smooching is a lot more interesting than picking up floss and a toothbrush to prevent cavities, but kissing every day has even more benefits than just keeping the dentist away. Cosmo mag fitness consult…