Unlike dental decay, gingival recession, loss of periodontal attachment, and periodontitis can be attributed to the normal aging process.

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Advanced stages of periodontal disease are seen more commonly in people 45 years of age or older; age often is thought erroneously to cause the disease. Research indicates that the effect of age on the progression of periodontitis is negligible when good oral hygiene is maintained and risk factors are decreased.

Unlike Dental Decay, Gingival Recession, Loss of Periodontal Attachment, and Periodontitis