• Smoking - a very significant risk factor
• Diabetes – if uncontrolled
• Genetic susceptibility – gum disease can run in the family and it can present as a more severe condition
• Medications – some medications can cause dry mouth and reduce the flow of saliva, other medications can cause swollen gums making it hard to keep clean
• Other medications can cause swollen gums, making it hard to keep clean.

Some of these risk factors can be modified. Dr. Elly Yassa can advise you on how to reduce your risk of having gum disease, please Contact Us