| Although, the bacterial plaque is the main cause of periodontal disease,
other factors that can affect your gums health exist, such as:
Diabetes
Periodontic disease can be more severe on no controlled diabetics.
Also, no treated periodontal disease can cause the diabetics to have
trouble controlling their diabetes.
Systemic diseases
Diseases that interfere with the body immunologic system can make
worse gum conditions.
Pregnancy and Puberty
Some hormonal changes can cause gums to redness, soften and bleed
easily. Any preexisting periodontal disease can be aggravated.
Stress
Stress can cause for the body to fight against an infection to become
more difficult, including periodontal disease.
Drugs
Some drugs, such as oral contraceptives, antidepressant and some
heart drugs, can affect oral health. You must always inform to your oral
cares expert about the drugs you are taken, as well as any other change
in your medical history.
Squeezing or squeaking of your teeth
These habits can exert much pressure on the support tissue of the teeth
and can accelerate the destruction rate of the tissue.
Smoking / tobacco use
People that use tobacco have grater possibilities of acquiring periodontal
disease and suffering from its most severe forms. In addition the recovery
after a therapy can take more time.
Bad nutrition
A diet based in low important nutrients, also can cause the body to have
difficulties to fight against infections.
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