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If you had to settle on a single suspect for an act of gum disease, like any proper round of the board game Clue requires, it would be: plaque in the mouth with the bacteria. Our Los Angeles periodontics expert believes raising awareness regarding gum disease is one of the most effective ways to prevent it. Familiarize yourself with these other common risk factors for gum disease:
• Heredity
If you have a family history of periodontal disease, you yourself are more susceptible.
• Old age
Statistics prove that most people suffering from gum disease are advanced in age, roughly 65 years or older.
• Prescription medications
Taking certain drugs can result in unexpected side effects or health problems like gum disease.
• Hormonal changes in women
Puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause all place women at a greater risk for bacteria buildup around the gums.
• Stress
Stress decreases the ability of your body to fight infection, including bacterial infections in the mouth leading to gum disease.
• Poor nutrition
A diet lacking vital nutrients leads to a weakened immune system. Poor nutrition can lead gingivitis to become periodontitis, a far more serious condition.
If you are seeking treatment for periodontal disease, call to schedule a consultation with our expert in periodontal disease treatment in Los Angeles.
