Who all are at risk of developing periodontal diseases?
Top A.There are several factors that increase the risk of developing periodontal disease: • Studies have shown that People who smoke or chew tobacco are more likely than nonusers to form plaque and tartar on their teeth. They also are more likely to have deeper pockets between their teeth and gums and greater loss of bone and tissue that support teeth. Gum treatment is also less successful in patients who continue to smoke. • Systemic diseases, such as diabetes, blood cell disorders, HIV infections, and AIDS can lower the body’s resistance to infection, making periodontal diseases more servere.(Systemic diseases are those diseases that can affect the body as a whole). • Many medications-such as steroids, some types of anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, blood pressure drugs and oral contraceptives-can affect the gums. Some medications have side effects that reduce saliva. A lack of saliva can result in a chronically dry mouth, which can irritate the soft tissues. Update your med
