Genetics are the road map for the body and affect an individual’s health in many ways. Some of us are born with less desirable conditions resulting from our genetics. In other cases, our genetics are not a factor from birth, but we might still develop a condition adverse to good health. When it comes to gum disease, many people are more susceptible to developing tender, swollen gums than others. Anyone with a family history of gum disease in Aurora should take time to learn more about how their genetics might be putting them at risk for periodontal infection.
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