What Causes Gum Disease?
Gum disease is preventable and good oral hygiene, a proper diet and regular visits with Dr. Kaplan can all help reduce your risk of periodontal disease. However, it is important to know if you are at a higher risk for gum disease due to genetic or environmental factors including:
- Poor dental hygiene
- Genetics
- Use of tobacco products
- Hormonal changes with pregnancy and menopause
- Poor diet
- Chronic stress
- Teeth grinding
- Medications