{"id":138,"date":"2017-06-20T15:13:48","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T15:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2017-06-22T15:20:03","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T15:20:03","slug":"is-gum-disease-herditary-facts-from-your-dentist-in-farmington-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/is-gum-disease-herditary-facts-from-your-dentist-in-farmington-html\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Gum Disease Hereditary? Facts From Your Dentist In Farmington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-656123580-300x199.jpg\" alt=\": In this post, learn the facts you need to know about gum disease from your dentist in Farmington. \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-656123580-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-656123580-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-656123580-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-656123580.jpg 1256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Did you know that half of all adult Americans have some form of gum disease? Even though this condition is so common, it should be taken seriously. But how does gum disease develop? Is there any hereditary component to this dental malady? In this post, the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlmetzger.com\/gum-disease-therapy.html\">Monet Aesthetic Dentistry<\/a> teaches you what you need to know. Get the facts you can trust from Dr. Leslie Metzger, your dentist in Farmington.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more-->What Causes Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Gum disease, or gingivitis, is the infection and inflammation of the tissue surrounding your teeth. It is caused by oral bacteria and can progress through several stages of periodontal disease, often leading to tooth loss in the most advanced phases. Dr. Metzger explains that there are several factors that contribute to the development of this issue, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Poor Oral Hygiene<\/span> \u2013 Skimping on brushing and flossing is the most prevalent cause of the development of gum disease.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Family History<\/span> \u2013 Recent research suggests a connection between heredity and your susceptibility to gum disease, especially to aggressive periodontitis.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Passing It Along<\/span> \u2013 Gum disease is contagious. It\u2019s common for the infection to be passed on from parents to kids by sharing beverages, kissing on the mouth (especially when babies are very young), and when parents use their own mouths to clean pacifiers and then give them back to their little ones. Parents should be aware that gum disease is contagious and do their best to avoid passing along periodontal germs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many strategies that Dr. Metzger recommends to prevent gum disease and to stop it from advancing. Use the tips below to keep your smile healthy and bright:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>2&#215;2<\/u> \u2013 Brush your teeth gently for two minutes, twice a day.<\/li>\n<li><u>Limit Sugar <\/u>\u2013 Oral bacteria thrives on sugar, so avoid sugary foods and beverages like soda and fruit juice that essentially bathe your teeth in sugar with every sip.<\/li>\n<li><u>Floss<\/u> \u2013 Since brushing alone leaves almost half of your teeth without proper care, floss at least once a day to clean the 40% of surfaces that brushes can\u2019t reach. While twice daily is better, if you\u2019re only able to squeeze this in once, floss before bedtime to get the most out of your routine. Use a satin style dental tape if flossing is uncomfortable and brush up on your technique by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e3ZAj-fXKMY\">watching this quick flossing video.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><u>Avoid Dry Mouth<\/u> \u2013 Aside from sugar, the germs that cause gum disease also increase dramatically in a dry mouth. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated and or try an over-the-counter mouthrinse that can help increase your saliva production.<\/li>\n<li><u>See Your Dentist<\/u> \u2013 No matter how great a job you do at home, no oral hygiene regimen can replace professional dental care. 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