Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease

 

Periodontal disease is a multi-factorial process that involves several components working together. Several of the most common risk factors for developing periodontal disease include the following:
 

• Smoking / Tobacco Use

• Genetics

• Diabetes

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Stress

• Teeth grinding

• Medications

• Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth

• Poor Nutrition and Obesity

• Age - 70% of Americans over age 65 have gum disease