Many risk factors can cause periodontal disease. Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors. Smoking can also lower the chances for successful treatment. Hormonal changes can make gums more sensitive and make it a lot easier for gingivitis to occur. People with diabetes have a higher chance of developing gingivitis. There are currently tons of prescription and over the counter medications that can reduce the flow of saliva which affects the mouth. If the mouth doesn’t have enough saliva the mouth is very vulnerable to infections such as periodontal disease. Also some medications can cause abnormal overgrowth of the gum tissue which will make it difficult to keep the gums and teeth
Many risk factors can cause periodontal disease. Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors. Smoking can also lower the chances for successful treatment. Hormonal changes can make gums more sensitive and make it a lot easier for gingivitis to occur. People with diabetes have a higher chance of developing gingivitis. There are currently tons of prescription and over the counter medications that can reduce the flow of saliva which affects the mouth. If the mouth doesn’t have enough saliva the mouth is very vulnerable to infections such as periodontal disease. Also some medications can cause abnormal overgrowth of the gum tissue which will make it difficult to keep the gums and teeth