Shenzhen periodontal disease treatment centre remind you that the smoking is a true risk factor for periodontal disease. Studies have shown that periodontal disease sufferers who smoke tend to have higher numbers of deep gum pockets and lose more teeth than non-smokers. Stress and genetic factors may also aggravate periodontal disease.
Diabetes mellitus has been shown to be linked to a higher risk of periodontal disease occurrence. Increasing evidence supports an association between periodontal disease and other (systemic) diseases or complications, e.g. cardio-vascular diseases, pre-term low birth weight delivery. Treatment of periodontal disease could be beneficial in this respect.
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