{"id":326,"date":"2021-06-22T05:54:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T05:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=326"},"modified":"2021-07-16T05:58:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T05:58:13","slug":"do-bad-teeth-run-in-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2021\/06\/22\/do-bad-teeth-run-in-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Are “Bad Teeth” Genetic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you find that you always seem to be dealing with one dental issue or another? You may even feel as if you just have \u201cbad teeth,\u201d and it isn\u2019t in your control at all. If your parents have had similar dental issues, it may seem like you were genetically predisposed to dental health problems. While genetics and family life do play a role in your oral health, this doesn\u2019t mean that you need to go the rest of your life in the dental chair day after day. Here is what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Your Genes Contribute to Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some people out there who are more likely to have issues with their tooth enamel or development of their teeth 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 and ability to fight off infections. For instance, both of these things can increase your risk of developing periodontal 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 mean that it necessarily has to do with your genetics. Here are some other things that can contribute to the development of oral health problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n