Gingivitis (a Major Cause of Bad Breath) May Be Genetic
More people than you may think have gingivitis–up to half of the U.S. population. Some people do not even realize that they have it, and they might have common symptoms like bad breath, and/or swollen, red and bleeding gums. Gingivitis can cause complications like heart disease, pre-term birth, and diabetes if it is not treated. Most of the time, people think it is caused by a lack of proper oral hygiene or the hormonal changes that occur during a woman’s pregnancy (pregnancy gingivitis).
A new study, on the other hand, shows that genetics actually can play a major part in the onset and healing of gum disease. The goal of this study was to pinpoint various changes on a molecular level during the onset and healing processes of the disease. Research showed that ~30% of the human body’s genes are expressed differently during the formation and healing of gingivitis. How one reacts to gingivitis depends greatly on how the body’s immune system is activated. The findings of the study enabled scientists to identify certain biological pathways activated by the onset and remediation of gingivitis, including energy metabolism, immunity response, neural processes, vasculature, chemotaxis, steroid metabolism and wound healing. The information gathered from this study should certainly help scientists and doctors come up with better cures for gingivitis.
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December 7th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Nice post about gingivitis
The most common form of gingivitis is in response to bacterial biofilms adherent to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis, and is the most common form of periodontal disease. In the absence of treatment, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, which is a destructive form of periodontal disease.
Keep on posting , looking forward for your another post .
January 12th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
thanks for this post! i never thought that gingivitis can be genetic and can be inherited..i thought it is only a myth..so i am very much thankful that you shared this excellent information..cheers!