{"id":472,"date":"2025-10-23T15:46:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drdeangelodds.com\/blog\/?p=472"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:46:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:46:28","slug":"is-gum-disease-hereditary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdeangelodds.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/23\/is-gum-disease-hereditary\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Gum Disease Hereditary?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your genes are responsible for some of the best things about your smile. The spacing, shape, and even color of your teeth can all be handed down from generation to generation. But did you know that dangerous conditions like gum disease<\/a> can run in your family, too? Here\u2019s how you can recognize the symptoms of this periodontal problem, and what you can do to lower your risk of developing it whether it runs in your family or not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u00a0What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease or periodontal disease is an infection of the gums caused by oral bacteria. The first stage is known as gingivitis, which is a reversible inflammation. If left untreated, it can develop into a condition known as periodontitis, which can affect the ligaments and bones underneath the gums and eventually cause tooth loss. Symptoms of this condition include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n