{"id":456,"date":"2022-03-04T22:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T22:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=456"},"modified":"2022-04-25T22:59:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T22:59:26","slug":"are-bad-teeth-genetic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/are-bad-teeth-genetic\/","title":{"rendered":"Can \u201cBad Teeth\u201d Be Genetic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you feel as if you are always dealing with some sort of dental issue? You might even feel like it doesn\u2019t have much to do with your oral hygiene anymore \u2013 you just have \u201cbad teeth.\u201d While genetics and family life do play a role when it comes to your oral health, this doesn\u2019t mean that you need to put up with dental issues your whole life. Here\u2019s what you need to know about oral health and how heredity plays a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Genetics Play a Role in Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many, it is more likely that they will have issues related to their enamel or the development of their teeth due to genetic defects. Genetics also tend to affect your ability to produce saliva, a key defense mechanism in your mouth, and your immune system\u2019s ability to fight off infections. For instance, both of these issues can significantly increase your risk of developing gum disease in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Factors That Can Contribute to Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just because you have similar dental issues to your close family members doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019re genetic. Here are a few other factors that can increase your probability of developing oral health issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n