What are the causes of Periodontitis?
- Poor oral hygiene with calculus deposits.
- Untreated gingivitis.
- Hormonal disturbances like puberty, pregnancy etc.
- Systemic conditions like diabetes, or congenital disorders.
- Habits like smoking.
- Side effects of certain anti-hypertensives or anti-epileptic drugs can cause gum inflammation & gradually predispose it to Periodontitis.
