{"id":92,"date":"2018-12-24T00:40:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T00:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2018-12-24T00:44:06","modified_gmt":"2018-12-24T00:44:06","slug":"need-to-see-a-dentist-in-boonville-your-genes-may-play-a-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/24\/need-to-see-a-dentist-in-boonville-your-genes-may-play-a-role\/","title":{"rendered":"Need to See a Dentist in Boonville? Your Genes May Play a Role"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_124622917-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"two smiling children\" class=\"wp-image-42\" width=\"280\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_124622917-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_124622917-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_124622917-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in Boonville<\/a>? Part of the reason may have to do with your genes. A growing body of evidence suggests that hereditary factors can predispose some of us to oral health concerns. Nonetheless, the self-care you exercise still plays the biggest role in the condition of your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Heredity Affects Your Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of us inherit\nmany traits from our parents. It&#8217;s why people who know us can look at us and\nsay, &#8220;you&#8217;re the spitting image of your father\/mother.&#8221; But not every\nquality we get from our ancestors has to do with hair or eye color. Here are\nsome ways that your DNA may affect your dental health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Studies\nshow that some people are at greater risk for periodontal disease, also known\nas gum disease, due to genetic predispositions.<\/li><li>Tooth stains\nand discolorations are among the most common reasons why people seek the help\nof a cosmetic dentist. In some cases, the underlying cause may be hereditary\nissues, rather than lifestyle factors.<\/li><li>Another\nreason why people see a dentist is to correct misaligned, &nbsp;uneven, or widely gapped teeth. Such\nconditions are usually caused by genetic factors, although lifestyle issues may\nalso play a role. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The takeaway from\nthese discoveries is that dental problems rarely have a single cause. Heredity\ndoes play a role in many conditions. However, by far the most important factor\nis the care (or lack thereof) that we give our teeth and gums. With that in\nmind, here are five things all of us can do to enjoy healthier teeth and gums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush and\nfloss. Remember the &#8220;2&#215;2 rule.&#8221; All of us should brush at least two\ntimes a day, two minutes at a time. We should also floss at least once a day. <\/li><li>Eat\nsweets and simple starches only sparingly. Cookies, cakes, ice cream, and\npotato chips may tempt our taste buds. But they also give cavity-causing\nbacteria the raw fuel they need to ravage our teeth and gums.<\/li><li>Avoid\ntobacco and vaping products of all kinds. Not only can they stain your teeth,\nthey rob your body of important nutrients it needs to keep your teeth and gums\nhealthy. <\/li><li>If you\ndrink alcohol, do so only sparingly. Some medical experts believe that modest\nconsumption of alcoholic beverages offers health benefits. Even if this is\ntrue, there&#8217;s no doubt that excessive consumption has devastating effects, not\nonly on teeth and gums but on your body as a whole.<\/li><li>See your dentist\nfor cleanings and checkups twice a year. Even the most diligent brushing and\nflossing cannot remove all of the plaque from your teeth. Over time, it can\nharden into tartar, a harmful substance that promotes the spread of decay-causing\nbacteria. If you don\u2019t have a dental professional, then do an online search for\nthe term &#8220;dentist near me&#8221; to find a list of local providers. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s very little\nthat any of us can do about our genes. But there&#8217;s plenty that we can all do to\nhelp keep our teeth and gums health. The steps you take today will pay rich rewards\nin terms of a brighter smile down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Joseph Kelly is the owner and chief dentist at Great Impression Dental, a local practice that provides state-of-the-art preventative and general dentistry to the people of our area. You can reach Dr. Kelly&#8217;s office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by calling \u00a0(660) 882-7522.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need to see a dentist in Boonville? Part of the reason may have to do with your genes. A growing body of evidence suggests that hereditary factors can predispose some of us to oral health concerns. 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