The causes or factors that worsen gum disease include:
Genetic factors (genetics)
Rare dental care
Insufficient calcium intake
The occurrence of a body inflammatory reaction creates further problems.
Due to the dullness of the immune response and decreased oxygen in the mouth, smokers are 2 to 7 times more likely to develop periodontitis than non-smokers.
Diabetes can worsen periodontal disease. If a person's blood sugar levels are not well controlled, they may have worse infections, poor healing, and greater bone and connective tissue loss.
Sjogren's syndrome results in reduced saliva production and can lead to periodontal disease.
Stress increases certain hormones and makes people more susceptible to infection. Pregnancy and birth control pills can also increase hormone levels.
Steroids, antiepileptic drugs, anticancer drugs, and antihypertensive drugs can all affect gums. Some drugs can reduce saliva flow, stimulate the mouth and make it easy to infect.
