{"id":866,"date":"2024-11-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=866"},"modified":"2025-04-16T12:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:58:48","slug":"oral-microbiome-effects-periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/27\/oral-microbiome-effects-periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"The Oral Microbiome and Its Effects on Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Periodontal disease, which is commonly known as gum disease, affects countless people. In fact, one estimate states that about half of U.S. adults have some form of it! This oral health<\/a> condition develops when sugars and starches interact with bacteria in the mouth, leading to the development of plaque. If plaque is not removed in a timely manner, it can lead to an infection in the gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, plaque may not be the only factor that affects the development of periodontal disease. Your oral microbiome may also play a role. Let\u2019s talk more about this connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is the Oral Microbiome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A \u201cmicrobiome\u201d is a word that refers to all of the microorganisms in a particular environment, such as the mouth. It includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the oral microbiome is well-balanced, it can help to maintain oral and overall health. Sadly, many factors can upset its balance, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n