7 REASONS HOW STRESS IMPACTS ORAL HEALTH
Stress is a common cause of health problems and little did you know that oral health is no exception. In today’s busy world, stress is inevitable !! Stress contributes to poor oral health of which a few conditions are listed below Teeth grinding / clenching : If you find yourself getting up to a headache with jaw pain or heavy feeling then you might be grinding and/or clenching your teeth at night. This is a subconscious habit and you might be even doing it during the day. This causes unnecessary pressure on the teeth and the surrounding structures in the jaw. Teeth tend to become attrited which later causes sensitivity. Teeth decay / gum disease : A poor oral hygiene causes teeth to decay faster. Gum diseases increase as stress affects your immunity and bacteria build up rapidly which causes damage to gums resulting gingivitis or periodontitis. Poor oral hygiene : Being stressed with a busy schedule , can cause you to ignore your oral hygiene. Improper ...