![Picture of someone smoking](https://www.drlippard.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdobeStock_64958622__1677611113_16902.jpg)
Gum disease can be an incredibly serious condition if left untreated, which is unfortunate because it’s also incredibly common. It’s estimated that 50% of children and adults in the U.S. have some form of gum disease, which means that it’s worth knowing what might put you at risk for developing the condition. In that spirit, here are some of the biggest risk factors for gum disease.
(more…)