Common Risk Factors for Oral Health
Oral disease is the most widespread chronic disease, despite being highly preventable. The common risk factors that oral disease shares with other chronic diseases/conditions are:
Diet
Risk factor for dental caries, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers, obesity
Tobacco smoking/chewing
Risk factor for oral and other cancers, periodontal disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases, diabetes
Alcohol consumption
Risk factor for oral and other cancers, cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis, trauma
Hygiene
Risk factor for periodontal disease and other bacterial and inflammatory conditions
Injuries
Risk factor for trauma, including dental trauma.
Control & Stress
Risk factors for periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease Socio-economic status
Independent risk factor as well as underlying determinant of other risk factors.
