{"id":593,"date":"2026-02-26T03:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/blog\/?p=593"},"modified":"2026-03-26T03:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:33:05","slug":"what-can-put-older-adults-at-risk-for-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/26\/what-can-put-older-adults-at-risk-for-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Put Older Adults at Risk for Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aside from cavities, gum disease<\/a> is another prevalent oral health issue you should be aware of. Nearly half of adults over 30 in the U.S. have some form of it, and that number jumps up to about 60% for those 65 and older! While it might seem like a startling statistic, you can still do your part to prevent it and keep your mouth in great shape. Here’s what makes older adults more susceptible to this condition and what you can do about it.<\/p>

How Come Older Adults Are More Susceptible to Gum Disease?<\/h2>

As a quick refresher, gum disease is an infection in the soft tissues of your mouth. It causes inflammation and redness, but it can lead to tooth loss in more advanced cases. While poor dental hygiene is often a risk factor that can affect anyone, these are some reasons that are more common for older patients:<\/p>