If you have an oral health condition such as tooth decay or gum disease, you may have wondered if the problem was hereditary. For instance, if your parents have gum disease or cavities, could you be more likely to have them? Although the majority of oral diseases are the result of both genetics and environment, there are a few dental health conditions that are hereditary or have a common gene [1].
An article by Dr. Karan Kamboh. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: Which Dental Health Conditions, if Any, Are Hereditary?
