Risk Factors: Gingivitis
There are several factors that can possibly increase your risk of acquiring gum disease. These may include:
-having a lack of oral hygiene
-having a diet high in sugar and acid
-having wisdom teeth
-having poorly contoured restorations (fillings or crowns)
-having anatomical tooth abnormalities
-being over the age of 35
-being female (pregnancy and menstruation hormones)
-taking birth control
-heredity
-smoking
-abusing legal or illegal substances
-stress
-having diabetes
-having heart disease
-taking prescription medications
-having other medical conditions
-having a lack of oral hygiene
-having a diet high in sugar and acid
-having wisdom teeth
-having poorly contoured restorations (fillings or crowns)
-having anatomical tooth abnormalities
-being over the age of 35
-being female (pregnancy and menstruation hormones)
-taking birth control
-heredity
-smoking
-abusing legal or illegal substances
-stress
-having diabetes
-having heart disease
-taking prescription medications
-having other medical conditions