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Gum Disease Info

Risk Factors for Gum Disease

  • Smoking
  • Poor nutrition
  • Stress
  • Certain diseases such as diabetes
  • Medications
    • Birth control pills
    • Antidepressants
    • Heart medicines
    • Medications used to treat seizures
    • Chemotherapy medications for cancer treatment
    • Medications used to treat AIDS
    • Immunosuppressant medications
  • Age
    • 25% of people between 30-44 years have at least mild periodontitis
    • 40% of people between 45-54 years have at least mild periodontitis
    • 50% of people between 65-74 years have at least mild periodontitis