{"id":321,"date":"2023-01-05T20:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T20:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.princealbertdental.com\/blog\/?p=321"},"modified":"2026-07-23T20:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:04:50","slug":"4-signs-that-youre-at-risk-for-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princealbertdental.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/05\/4-signs-that-youre-at-risk-for-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs That You\u2019re at Risk for Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gum disease<\/a> is one of the most common oral health conditions there is; it’s estimated that 50% of children and adults in the U.S. have it to some extent. Considering how common it is, one of the most important aspects of oral health is watching out for oral infection.<\/p>

As it turns out, some people have a higher risk than others. If you’re curious, here are the biggest risk factors for gum disease.<\/p>

Poor Oral Hygiene<\/h2>

The most important thing you can do to prevent gum disease is to keep up with a solid dental routine. If you don’t clean your teeth properly, you’ll find that plaque deposits will start to build up in between your teeth. The bacteria from those plaque deposits can seep under your gums, which is what causes gum disease.<\/p>

By brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and using an antibacterial mouthwash, you can potentially kill off a lot of those bacteria before they become an issue. If you don’t do any of that, however, you’ll put yourself at risk for oral health problems.<\/p>

Disease<\/h2>

If you have a pre-existing condition that puts you at a greater risk of infection in general, or that suppresses your ability to fight disease, you’re much more likely to contract gum disease. For example…<\/p>