{"id":298,"date":"2022-07-07T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/?p=298"},"modified":"2022-08-31T13:42:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T13:42:58","slug":"can-bad-teeth-run-in-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/can-bad-teeth-run-in-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Are \u201cBad Teeth\u201d a Genetic Issue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Does it always seem like you\u2019re dealing with one oral health problem or another? You may even feel like you just have \u201cbad teeth\u201d and there\u2019s no way around it. If your parents have had similar dental issues, you may be wondering if you were genetically predisposed to dental health problems. While genetics and family play a role in your oral health, this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you need to go the rest of your life with tooth pain and an unsightly smile. Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Genetics Play a Role in Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some people who are more likely to have dental problems related to their tooth enamel or development due to genetic defects. Genetics can also affect your ability to produce saliva, which is a key defense mechanism in your mouth and your immune system to give you the ability to fight off infections. Ultimately, both of these things can increase your risk of developing gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Family-Related Factors that Contribute to Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just because you and your family members have similar dental issues doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that it is written in your genetics. It could be simply because you share parallel lifestyle habits. Here are some factors that can play a role in a family\u2019s oral health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n