Peridontal Disease:
Risk Factors:
The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. However, other factors can also affect the health of your gums.
- Smoking/tobacco use
- Family history of early tooth loss/genetics
- Diabetes
- Specific systemic diseases
- Specific medications
- Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause in women
- Clenching or grinding
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity