Who are you really kissing?
Some oral bacteria are transmissible — and linked to fertility, pregnancy, and systemic health. Most people have no idea.
Test Before You SmoochNon-invasive saliva test · Results within days
A kiss can share more than a moment
Bacteria travel through kissing
Oral bacteria — including pathogens linked to gum disease — can be transmitted between partners through saliva and close contact.
Some are linked to serious outcomes
Pathogens like Fusobacterium nucleatum and P. gingivalis have been associated with pregnancy complications and systemic inflammation.
Most people are unaware
Even people with great oral hygiene can carry elevated pathogen levels. You can't see, feel, or taste these microbes.
What's included
Identifies high-risk oral bacteria linked to gum disease, systemic inflammation, and pregnancy complications.
Detects human papillomavirus strains in the oral cavity, including high-risk types associated with oropharyngeal cancer.
Tests for herpes simplex virus presence, which can be transmitted through kissing and oral contact.
Your oral health affects everything
Fertility
Certain oral pathogens like P. gingivalis and F. nucleatum have been linked to reduced fertility and implantation failure.
Pregnancy Outcomes
Research associates elevated periodontal bacteria with preterm birth, low birth weight, and pregnancy complications.
Long-Term Health
Oral pathogens are increasingly connected to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and systemic inflammation.
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Educational use only. Not a substitute for clinical diagnosis or treatment.