Remedies WhitenteethHomemade RemediesNatural RemediesRemedyHealthy RemediesBladder Kidney Teeth EarHealthy BeautytipsHealth Exercise LifestyleTeeth HackForwardPrev post1 of 3Next You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video (Out of the 10, we have covered 3 highly effective home remedies in this video as well.) A shining set of sparkling white teeth can make anyone appear more attractive, healthy and younger. Many people avoid smiling in publicDon’t get me wrong here, kissing is awesome. In fact, there are actually a ton of health benefits that come from locking lips for an extended period of time. Kissing has been proven to lower stress levels, boost your immune system and strengthen relationships. Plus, it makes your stomach do that whole somersault, butterfly thing—or whatever you want to call it. But there are a few health issues you open yourself up to when you’re going at it with someone who could, well, potentially pass something on to you. We’re not talking about the scary stuff, though.
Just the run of the mill kissing issues that are mildly annoying but totally fixable with the right care and treatment. Here are a few common kissing health problems you might encounter if you’re locking lips on the regular and what you can do about each one. The situation: You’re seeing someone new and have been making out a whole lot. You start to have some issues with your mouth—particularly, with your gums. They’re red and swollen, so you decide to see a dentist, who tells you that you have gum disease. According to dentist , this can happen if both partners involved don’t have the best oral hygiene. “I’ve actually advised a patient who had gum disease after being with a partner who didn’t have the best oral health,” he says. The solution: As far as preventative measures go, the best way to avoid contracting gum disease from a partner is to make sure you’re practicing good oral hygiene yourself. “Unlike sexually transmitted diseases, gum disease will only spread if the environment in the other mouth is optimal for the ‘bad bacteria’ to grow.
So by taking care of your own oral health and keeping the levels of ‘good bacteria’ higher than the levels of ‘bad bacteria’, you can kiss anyone you want without fear of catching gum disease,” Robinson says. If you’re already suffering from gum disease, however, you’ll need to see your dentist for treatment. The situation: A painful, ugly cold sore has taken up residence on the side of your mouth—and the timing conveniently matches up with the make out session you had the weekend prior. Actually, come to think of it, you kind of remember him having something on the side of his mouth too (but the bar you were at was kind of dark). The solution: The ideal solution here would be to avoid kissing someone with a visible cold sore. But if it’s too late, Beverly Hills dermatologist MD, FAAD, says that catching the appearance of the sore early on is your best course of action for treating it. “If you can catch a new store within the first 24 to 48 hours, take a prescription anti-viral medication immediately,” she says.
“If you are prone to herpes sores, ask your dermatologist for a prescription for Valacyclovir to keep on hand. Over-the-counter products will not kill the virus, but may reduce local irritation and help open wounds heal somewhat faster and more comfortably. Vaseline or Aquaphor can be applied to a weeping sore for comfort.” The situation: You accidentally made out with a high schooler. Kidding, but hey, sometimes new love takes us back to our teens, and we get carried away with this whole kissing thing. But now you need to figure out a way to treat this thing. Or at the very least, cover up the evidence. The solution: “These are caused by the breaking of blood vessels in the dermis due to the sucking action of a mouth on skin,” Dr. Shainhouse explains. “To help speed the healing, apply a thin layer of Arnica gel or vitamin K cream a few times a day, until it fades. Cover up foundations and concealers will be your best plan of action to camouflage the spots in the meanwhile.
CoverFx and Dermablend are good brands that stay put.” The situation: Your partner lightly bit you while you were kissing. At least, you thought it was light. But the gash on the inside of your lip (or…other part of your body) would suggest otherwise. The solution: “Call them love bites if you like, but if skin is broken, it is important to keep the area clean to prevent infection,” says Dr. Shainhouse. “The human mouth contains a lot of potentially pathogenic bacteria, and a puncture wound can introduce them into the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply an antibacterial ointment, like bacitracin or polysporin twice a day until the skin is closed over.” The situation: You’re into beards. Or even if you’re not, you were way into one last night. And this morning, you’ve got what looks like rug burn on your cheeks. The solution: “For redness and irritation, apply cool compresses, and then a soothing moisturizer or aloe gel,” says Dr. Shainhouse. “
If the pinkness persists, try a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream twice a day for two days.” And maybe see if your new man would be into trying some beard conditioner.Hickey is technically a bruise on the skin. It s also known as Ecchymosys. There are many different ways of treating bruises. )Arnica: Arnica comes in a pill and gel form. It is a great way to reduce bruising. I recommend it to my patients all the time.Oral: Take 5 pellets under the tongue 5 times a day for 5 daysYou can also apply the gel 3 times a day on the skinPineapple juice: Drink a whole can once a day for 5 days. This has bromelin in it and it will help a lotLasers: There is a laser for bruising, believe it or not. It is called Vbeam. I use it all the time. It reduces the bruising on the skin, sometimes immediately within a day or two. Cover-up: Use a green makeup to cover up red bruises.Witch Hazel can also reduce bruising as well.Well, it isn’t that easy. It depends on hickey “intensity”. You can try put on an Arnica cream or gel, and take homeopathic Arnica globules.