{"id":53,"date":"2018-02-26T14:24:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T14:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2018-02-26T14:24:27","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T14:24:27","slug":"dentist-in-melbourne-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/26\/dentist-in-melbourne-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Melbourne Addresses Dental Genetics"},"content":{"rendered":"\"family<\/a>Believe it or not, your parents may have given you more than your height and hair color. You may have actually inherited oral health problems depending on your family\u2019s genetics.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s right, oral health issues can stem from your family tree\u2019s hereditary base. That means you may be at higher risk for developing certain conditions, despite how good your dental hygiene practices are. To get a better picture of your risks, find out if your relatives have a history of any of the following conditions. Learn more from your dentist in Melbourne in this week\u2019s blog post.\r\n\r\n\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)<\/h2>\r\nMajority of the American adult population is affected by gum disease. Characterized by sensitive and inflamed gums, this common problem is typically bad oral hygiene, but it can also be connected to diabetes. If you have a history of diabetes in your family, you may be more susceptible to developing gum disease.\r\n\r\nEarly diagnosis and treatment can go a long way in protecting your gums and teeth. Is gum disease a problem your family members have struggled with? Make sure to mention it to your dentist during your next visit.\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tooth Decay<\/h2>\r\nGot cavities no matter how much you brush and floss? Your grandparents may be the ones to blame. Certain variations of the gene beta-defensin 1 (DEFB1) are linked to a greater risk of\u00a0cavities.\r\n\r\nIf your kids are at high-risk for cavities, talk to their dentist about sealants and fluoride treatments. Adults that are high-risk dental patients may benefit from prescription toothpastes or mouth rinses. Be sure to visit the dentist for frequent cleanings and exams. If left untreated, tooth decay can catalyze gum disease and eventually cause tooth loss.\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oral Cancer<\/h2>\r\nAlthough lifestyle choices, such as tobacco and alcohol use, are the top risk factors for\u00a0oral cancer, genetics can also raise your chances of developing oral cancer. People carrying certain genetic markers have been found to have a\u00a0higher risk\u00a0of developing the disease.\r\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crooked Teeth<\/h2>\r\nIf you need\u00a0braces, you\u2019re probably not the only one in the family. Genetics play a major role in determining the size of your jaw. Depending on your genes you may have more crowding, gaps, overbites or under bites.\r\n\r\nEarly orthodontic treatment can benefit many young patients, allowing developing bones and teeth to grow in properly and prevent more serious problems down the road. Adult orthodontics can also eliminate those dental issues as well.\r\n\r\nOverall, meeting with your dentist for preventive care<\/a> is key to maintaining a great smile and catching problems early on.\r\n\r\n
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About Our Office<\/h2>\r\nYour general dentists may be able to help with most oral health issues, but if you\u2019re facing severe dental problems like tooth loss or the need for oral surgery, we are the team that you need to see. Our dental experts work side by side with your general dentist to help you meet your oral health goals. If you need help with a dental issue, feel free to reach out to our office.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Believe it or not, your parents may have given you more than your height and hair color. You may have actually inherited oral health problems depending on your family\u2019s genetics. That\u2019s right, oral health issues can stem from your family tree\u2019s hereditary base. That means you may be at higher risk for developing certain conditions, despite how good your dental hygiene practices are. To get a better picture of your risks, find out if your relatives have a history of any of the following conditions. Learn more from your dentist in Melbourne in this week\u2019s blog post. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53\/revisions\/55"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}