{"id":695,"date":"2021-11-10T22:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T22:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/?p=695"},"modified":"2021-11-10T22:41:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T22:41:00","slug":"can-bad-teeth-run-in-the-family-in-bergenfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/10\/can-bad-teeth-run-in-the-family-in-bergenfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Bad Teeth Be Genetic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hair texture, eye color, and several other features can be genetic, but can the same be said for your smile? Research says that the answer may be yes. If you have a genetic predisposition to certain conditions that have resulted in \u201cbad teeth\u201d and you want to improve your pearly whites, read on to learn about the relationship between dental health and genes as well as what you can do to counteract it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Oral Health Issues That May Be Genetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some genetic defects can, unfortunately, cause people to have a higher chance of having issues with the development of their teeth. Additionally, genetics can affect your ability to produce saliva. This can cause your mouth to become dry, which will likely lead to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria. Heredity can also affect your body\u2019s ability to fight off infections, and this can raise your risk of developing gum disease. Other oral health issues may be linked to genetics, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n