If you are suffering from gum disease, several symptoms and signs will often be present. Because the disease progresses over several years, it can often be difficult to detect or treat. It is better to be proactive for treating gum disease by limiting the risk factors, so the disease is less likely to occur. This includes being aware of all issues of your oral health care in your life that could potentially be increasing your risk for the disease. Common questions regarding gum disease risk factors can be found below:
What are some of the common gum disease risk factors?
– smoking or chewing tobacco
– a failure to visit your dentist for routine check-ups
– the use of drugs and other similar unsafe products
– hormonal changes within your body
– genetic predispositions
– a family history of the disease
– a poor diet that focuses on unhealthy substances
– medications that produce dry mouth
– pregnancy
– diabetes
How can risk factor prevention be used to help prevent gum disease?
By actually focusing on gum disease prevention, you can lower your risk of suffering from the condition.
What are my options for gum disease prevention?
Several treatment options are available for gum disease, which include an effective oral hygiene routine, a healthy diet and the avoidance of unhealthy habits.
Visit our office today for a gum disease examination and treatment. We can be reached by setting up an appointment with Dr. Bradley Dyer and our team at our office in Sevierville, Tennessee, by calling us at 865-453-2731.