Is periodontal diesease genetic?
Research says that up to 30% of the population mya be genetically susceptible ot gum disease. Even with aggressive oral hygeine if you are genetically predispositioned towards it you may be up to six times more prone to developing periodontal disease. Identifying yourself as a possible genetic candidate may lead you to visit the periodontist without a referal, to make sure that you are not exhibiting signs or sypmtoms, and that potential problems are resovled prior to a more aggressive form developing.
