Your Genetics and Your Oral Health

Regularly brushing and flossing your teeth is a good way to help assure that you will continue to have a strong and healthy set of teeth and gums well into old age. However, despite our best efforts, some people will always have an easier time with their oral health than others. Indeed, there are various aspects of your health that hinge largely on your genetics, including the following:

  • If you have a family history of gingivitis, it may be that you have a genetic disposition for this disease.
  • Though teeth can come in crooked due to environmental factors, many people have crooked teeth due to their genetics. If you have a family history of braces, you may need to wear braces as well.
  • Some people are born with clotting problems or other bleeding disorders. Such conditions pose a problem for your dental treatments.
  • Some people are genetically disposed to diabetes, which has unfortunate implications on your oral health.

Should you struggle with any of these genetic problems, talk to our Issaquah dentist so that we can tailor your treatments appropriately.