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"Marital or family problems, the death of a relative, serious personal illness, serious illness of a close relative, a major financial difficulty or a burglary all influence the severity of gum disease," says AGD spokesperson J. Michael Adame, DDS. "A patient's perception of a traumatic event is the most important factor in the progression and severity of gum disease."