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Is peridontal disease hereditary ?
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Yes: Just like dental cavity, there is a strong hereditary factor!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Research shows there is a gene that predisposes some to getting gum disease. That usually means that a little bit of plaque that may not cause problems in most, may cause a reaction in those that carry that gene.
Answered 8/13/2013
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