Risk factors for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for ANUG include:

• Lack of dental care and overall poor dental hygiene
• Poor diet
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Infections in the throat, teeth, or mouth
• Compromised immune system
• Smoking
• Stress
• Age: 35 years or younger