Is gum disease heredity

Is gum disease hereditary?

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As we had discussed under “Risk Factors”, there is a hereditary component to gum disease. That does not mean that all people who are pre-disposed towards periodontitis will get it as severely as did their parent or parents. Howeve…

Are some people genetically susceptible to gum disease (is it her…?

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The human immune system is geared to attack and eliminate any foreign invaders that try to invade the body. Some people are at a genetic disadvantage, because their immune system is not totally honed to fight the bacteria that cause gum dis…