{"id":1096,"date":"2020-01-10T13:32:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T13:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2020-03-20T19:22:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T19:22:09","slug":"dentist-naples-gum-disease-risk-factors-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/blog\/dentist-naples-gum-disease-risk-factors-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Discusses the Risk Factors and Treatment For Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SmilingIt\u2019s estimated that almost 50% of adults over age 30 have some form of gum disease. Unfortunately, that increases to 70% of adults over age 65! People often underestimate the consequences of this common condition. It\u2019s not only the leading cause of tooth loss, but it\u2019s also been found to increase the risk of many serious diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even some cancers. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about the risk factors for gum disease (including why your risk increases with age) and why it\u2019s so important to have your gums examined by a dentist in Naples. You\u2019ll also find out how gum disease therapy can help. Learn more below!<\/p>\n

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Why Does the Risk of Gum Disease Increase With Age?<\/h2>\n

Generally speaking, the risk of overall health problems increases with age, and oral health issues like gum disease are no exception. And, at this stage of life, the following contributing factors are more likely to apply, all of which increase your chance of developing gum disease:<\/p>\n