{"id":236,"date":"2021-10-06T14:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T14:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2021-12-01T14:42:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T14:42:19","slug":"gum-disease-in-newburyport-genetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/gum-disease-in-newburyport-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease \u2013 Is It Genetic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many physical features are genetic, but can gum disease<\/a> be inherited, too? According to a study done by the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine<\/a>, there\u2019s a link between gum disease and genetics. The thought of developing gum disease may be scary, but there are various ways to combat it. Read on to learn how genetics can increase your risk for developing gum disease and how you can fight back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. During this stage, the infection causes the gums to become inflamed, red, and irritated. If detected early on, it\u2019s relatively easy to cure. Left untreated, gingivitis can develop into a much more severe form of gum disease called periodontitis. This infection can cause serious damage to the gums and may also result in jawbone deterioration and tooth loss. Periodontitis is also a risk factor for lung and heart diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Addressing gum disease as soon as possible is a key part of treating it before the infection spreads to other parts of the body. There are many common symptoms of gum disease to look out for, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n