In a message dated 9/17/2004 6:54:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Also, you can inhale bacteria that builds up in your mouth, and that
>
> Bacteria can infect your throat/lungs.



> Where are you getting this information?
>
> I think that's what my dentist said.
>
>
> I would consider switching dentists. This guy sounds like a quack. There is
> absolutely no evidence that oral bacteria are inhaled and cause lung
> infections. Oral bacteria do, however, cause tooth decay(Caries) and gum infection
> (periodontal disease).
>
> Regards, Alex Shvartsman, DDS FAGD