{"id":155,"date":"2022-01-09T00:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T00:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2022-02-09T00:41:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T00:41:40","slug":"is-gum-disease-genetic-red-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/is-gum-disease-genetic-red-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You at Higher Risk of Gum Disease Because of Genetics?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s common to receive physical traits from your parents, whether it be eye color, hair color, or many other characteristics. However, this genetic transfer also occurs for certain medical conditions, and they often don\u2019t start to become noticeable until you get older. One example is gum disease, a condition that largely goes unnoticed until it\u2019s already developed. If you have family members who struggle with gum disease, you may find yourself more likely to experience gum infections as well. Keep reading to learn the science, how to recognize the signs you have gum disease<\/a>, and how to protect yourself going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Connection Between Gum Disease and Genetics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to research on the subject, the more serious forms of gum disease (i.e. periodontitis) are more likely to carry a genetic component. Additional studies have shown that there may even be a genetic link between the human body\u2019s immune response and the development of chronic gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers frequently point to the specific gene responsible for defending the mouth against harmful oral bacteria known as beta defensin 1. If the body is deficient in this gene, it\u2019s possible that the risk for developing gum disease becomes higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Most Common Symptoms to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Routine dental checkups are important to catching the early signs of gum disease when they appear. This is because without a trained eye, you may not even realize you have gum disease as it often develops without any symptoms at all. However, there are certain symptoms you should be made aware of, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n