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DOES GENETICS AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH? IS ORAL HEALTH GENETIC?

Great Oral Health | Is Oral Health Genetic If you consider the genetics of your family, your parents will pass on characteristics like your blood type or eye color. But what about the features of your mouth and teeth? Due to deterioration, your mother, father, sister, and grandmother all lost their teeth at a young age. Despite the fact that you are young, you most likely have tooth decay. The possibility of a hereditary component to tooth decay may worry you. Here is a deeper look at the impact of genetics on dental health.   DENTAL HEALTH: HOW MUCH OF IT IS GENETIC? Some issues with oral health may have genetic roots. Are dental problems inherited? Yes, some medical conditions may be handed down the generations. Are you aware? Which dental conditions are inherited? Genetic factors may all be implicated in the development of gum disease, improper biting, and other oral health problems. For instance, you may be more susceptible if your parents suffer from gum disease. Oral

Does Your Mouth Have Good Bacteria?

  When you hear the word "bacteria," you might think of the germs that make you sick during cold and flu season. But when it comes to bacteria in your mouth, you might be surprised to learn that there are a lot of good bacteria there. Germs can't spread because healthy bacteria keep them from doing so. If you get to know the good bacteria in your mouth , you might not want to get rid of them all so quickly. What kinds of bacteria are in your mouth? Even though it's true that some bacteria in your mouth can cause diseases like gingivitis and tooth decay, not all bacteria are bad. Probiotics and other good bacteria help keep your mouth healthy, break down food, and keep your breath fresh.  Bacteria, fungi, and yeasts that are good for you stop other microbiomes that are bad for you from taking over. The long list of good bacteria also helps with certain functions in the mouth and digestive system, like breaking down sugar and milk or washing away food particles to