While corporal punishment in and of itself isnât considered a crime in California, spanking with a hand or other object can easily be construed as child abuse in the eyes of judges and juries. Filed Under: Family Lawyer Tagged With: corporal punishment, discipline, spanking.
Research has shown that periodontal disease is caused by the inflammatory reaction to bacteria under the gums, so periodontal disease technically may not be contagious.
This is especially important as women suffering from gum disease during pregnancy, are at an increased risk of preterm birth. It is believed that if the bacteria that cause gingivitis enter the bloodstream and travel to the uterus, it may trigger the release of a fatty acid called prostaglandins.