Hello all,
My dentist informed me I am in the beginning stages of peridontal disease, and I need to take care of some "pockets" and minimize their depth as low as possible. However, I want to know if periodontal disease is genetic. My dentist said I am prone to getting a lot of tartar on my teeth (which my mom has and apparently I've inherited that trait) and she also has these same pockets, is there any truth genetics plays a role? There is research that indicates genetics do play a significant role in the development of periodontal disease. Although, there are advanced techniques and treatments available with knowledgeable professionals that today help many patients to retain their teeth. Follow your dentist advice, see a periodontist for follow up care and continue with excellent home care to include brushing and flossing, but also add the use of a proxy brush, stimudents, hummingbird, water pik, or any other dental apparatus that your dentist or periodontist may advise.
This site may offer you more information.
http://www.perio.org/resources-products/... You may love your dentist, but when in doubt, always, always, always seek a second opinion. Your dentist does not need to know. |
