{"id":4293,"date":"2021-02-10T09:22:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T14:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=4293"},"modified":"2021-02-23T11:42:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T16:42:17","slug":"6-common-oral-diseases-in-people-under-40-that-can-be-prevented","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/6-common-oral-diseases-in-people-under-40-that-can-be-prevented\/","title":{"rendered":"6 common oral diseases in people under 40 that can be prevented"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Your mouth is the first stop on your gastrointestinal tract, and what you eat affects the rest of your body. At the same time, how you take care of your gums, teeth, and mouth in general, will <\/span>affect several parts of your health<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lots of diseases affect the mouth, and some can turn into serious complications. (Always remember early intervention is best to make treatment more successful. Don\u2019t ignore your mouth!)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AND the biggest myth of all is that serious oral problems only affect older people. Untrue! Sure, the risk of oral conditions increases with age, but it doesn\u2019t mean younger people have nothing to worry about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Six oral conditions that can affect younger people<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Gum disease<\/b><\/h3>\n

Gum<\/a> or \u201cperiodontal\u201d disease comes in many forms, which can cause swelling, pain and can even affect bite structure. <\/span>Studies show<\/span><\/a> periodontal disease is not only prevalent in older people; young adults and adolescents also experience it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Gingivitis<\/b><\/h3>\n

Gingivitis<\/a> is a condition that causes inflammation in the gums. This is a condition that also affects younger adults. It is generally caused by both bacteria and plaque collection on your teeth. This is actually a specific <\/span>type of periodontal disease<\/span><\/a>. It may not be as destructive but it can develop into more serious health problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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