Is Gum Disease Genetic?

February 5, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — millerwolfdental @ 8:01 pm

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Your eye color, hair texture, and height are all examples of things you may have inherited from your parents. But did you know that they might have also given you an increased risk of gum disease? That’s right, dental issues like gum disease can run in the family. Let’s examine just how likely it is that you’ll need gum disease therapy thanks to your parents.

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