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Dental Floss
Oral Habits of Compulsion
Tooth Brushing Technique
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Bruxism
Periodontal Disease




 

Risk factors

 
 
Smoking
Age. People usually don't show signs of gum disease until they are in their 30s or 40s. although teenagers rarely develop Periodontitis, they can develop gingivitis, the milder form of gum disease.
Diabetes.
Medcations. Some drungs
Hormonal changes in girls/women. As in pregnancy, puberty, and when patient is taking birth control pills.
Genetic susceptibility.
Stress
Illnesses. Diseases like cancer of AIDS and their treatments can also affect the health of gums.