Can You Get Herpes From Smoking With Someone That Does?
Health Encyclopedia: Periodontal Disease Risk Factors
Risk Factors
More than 75% of American adults have some form of gum disease, but according to a major survey, only 60% have any significant knowledge about the problem. Gum inflammation and ulcers are common and not all people with these problems develop periodontal disease. Still, about 30% of people are genetically susceptible to periodontal disease. Other factors also put individuals at higher risk.
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