When you hear “gum disease,” you likely picture an issue caused by bad oral care. Dentists (rightly) say that infected gums stem from a lack of proper brushing and flossing. Still, the condition is more complex than you’d think; gum disease is also genetic. Infections of the tissues around teeth can partly result from inherited biology, whether from your parents, grandparents, or so on. To learn more, read over the matter in this summary from your San Antonio dental practice.