The factors that make people more susceptible to gingivitis include:
• The accumulation of dental plaque
• The stress is making it harder for the body to fight infections
• Hormones. puberty, pregnancy, menopause, affecting all body tissues, including gum
• The nutrition. Our bodies need essential nutrients to prevent and fight various infections, including gingivitis
• Gender. Gingivitis occurs more often in men than in women
• Systemic diseases. Diseases due to which the immune system is compromised, such as diabetes, AIDS, anemia, accelerate the occurrence of gingivitis
• Smoking
• Substance abusement and alcohol
• Some medications