{"id":55,"date":"2022-05-20T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:24:47","slug":"5-major-gum-disease-risk-factors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/20\/5-major-gum-disease-risk-factors\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Major Risk Factors of Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_291495620__1655848428_65132.jpg\" alt=\"Man looking at gum disease and gum inflammation\" class=\"wp-image-56\" width=\"267\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_291495620__1655848428_65132.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_291495620__1655848428_65132-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_291495620__1655848428_65132-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease doesn\u2019t just develop out of the blue. People can and do have traits that make them more likely to get it. The opposite is also true \u2014 changing or eliminating these things could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">lower the odds<\/a> of contracting the condition. Assuming you\u2019re interested in the latter, the issue becomes learning the gum disease risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, your local dentist can solve that problem for you. Listed below are five major risk factors for gum disease. Read about them so you can raise your chances of avoiding a nasty infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For whatever reason, it seems age impacts one\u2019s chances of developing gum disease. Current research shows that older people have the highest rates of periodontal (i.e., gum) disease. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that over seventy percent of Americans sixty-five and older have some form of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress is unpleasant in itself and elevates your risk for ailments like hypertension, cancer, and other health problems. Even so, it\u2019s also been linked to gum disease. Present-day research proves that stress can make it difficult for the body to fight off infection, including periodontal diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tobacco Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even apart from oral health, tobacco use links to many serious illnesses such as cancer, lung disease, and heart disease. However, those who use it face more danger from periodontal disease. Studies have concluded that consuming tobacco products may be one of the most significant factors in the development and progression of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Nutrition or Obesity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A low-nutrient diet can compromise your body\u2019s immune system and make it harder for you to fight off infections. After all, nutrients and minerals act as the fuel for your organs and other bodily systems. Because periodontal disease begins as an infection, poor nutrition can also worsen the condition of your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, research has shown that obesity may increase the risk of periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Systemic Diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several other systemic diseases that interfere with the body\u2019s inflammatory system may worsen your gums\u2019 health. In particular, studies have proven a connection between periodontal disease and conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing the above risk factors, you\u2019ll be better able to avoid gum disease in the future. Assess which ones could apply to you and take the proper actions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\"><em>Dr. Jeffrey F. Hermen<\/em><\/a><em> is one of the premier dentists in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Having practiced dentistry for nearly thirty years, he loves working to make patients\u2019 smiles beautiful and healthy. He <\/em>also <em>knows the highest levels of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. He even pursues continuing education on the latest dental advances. Dr. Hermen currently practices at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/\"><em>his self-titled clinic<\/em><\/a><em> and can be reached at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/contact.html\"><em>his website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(405)-621-2100<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gum disease doesn\u2019t just develop out of the blue. People can and do have traits that make them more likely to get it. The opposite is also true \u2014 changing or eliminating these things could lower the odds of contracting the condition. 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