{"id":238,"date":"2022-07-20T10:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T10:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franklindentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=238"},"modified":"2022-12-21T20:51:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T20:51:57","slug":"can-gum-disease-run-in-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franklindentalcenter.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/20\/can-gum-disease-run-in-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gum Disease Run in Your Family?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve heard the phrase \u201cruns in the family,\u201d right? It refers to how people can inherit body traits from their parents, grandparents, etc. You might have your father\u2019s eyes, your mother\u2019s facial structure, or your grandmother\u2019s smile. You probably know you can inherit a risk for medical problems too. As it turns out, things like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression have genetic factors. That said, did you know gum disease can also run in the family? To learn more, here\u2019s a summary of the condition\u2019s<\/a> symptoms, genetic influence, and prevention tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cRemind Me, What\u2019s Gum Disease?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of your gum tissue caused by harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It usually starts as gum inflammation. However, left untreated, it can reach its advanced form called periodontitis. When that happens, the condition can lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis is treatable, while advanced gum disease can only be managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition\u2019s symptoms typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n