Risk Factors For Periodontal Disease
- Smoking. Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors associated with the development of periodontitis. Additionally, smoking can lower the chances of some treatments.
- Hormonal changes in girls/ women. These changes can make gums more sensitive and make it easier for gingivitis to develop.
- Diabetes. People with diabetes are at higher risk for developing infections, including periodontal disease.
- Stress. Research shows that stress can make it more difficult for our bodies to fight infection, including periodontal disease.
- Medications. Some drugs, such as antidepressants and some heart medicines, can affect oral health because they lessen the flow of saliva. (Saliva has a protective effect on teeth and gums.)
- Illnesses. Diseases like cancer or AIDS and their treatments can also affect the health of gums.
- Genetic susceptibility. Some people are more prone to severe periodontal disease than others.
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Sarasota dentist on
Sat, 10th Apr 2010 6:10 am
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DDS Milpitas on
Fri, 16th Jul 2010 2:39 am
Diabetes and smoking are the biggest risk factors for gum disease development, increased severity, and the speed at which it occurs. The number one systemic condition that increases susceptibility to periodontal disease is diabetes. Multiple risk factors do not increase the risk in an additive manner, but rather in an exponential manner.
Thanks for sharing. It is important for people to be aware if they are at risk of periodontal disease because this can lead to health risks in the entire body.
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