How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health?

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7 Effects of Stress on Your Oral Health

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7 Effects of Stress on Your Oral Health  Stress is a vital cause for different kinds of health problems, oral health is no

exception. Extreme levels of stress can severely deteriorate the oral health. It increases the risk of tooth decay and also contributes to teeth grinding, dry mouth, gum disease, and canker sores. Thus in this article, we will discuss the effects of stress on the oral health of a person.  While sleeping, if a person grinds their teethit is a common oral health problem

which may lead to a sore jaw, headache, and damage to the teeth.  There is a disorder in temporomandibular joints due to stress, the joints move

the lower jaw and are located just below the ear. This kind of disorder may be caused due to swelling or stiffness in these joints.


7 Effects of Stress on Your Oral Health  Stress is a big trigger for canker sores which may lead to painful and annoying

mouth ulcers.  Gum disease is an infection in the gums that might be caused due to stress, the

stress makes it harder for the body to fight off infections.  Stress and depression can cause the feeling of a burning mouth that leads to

the sensation of a dry, hot mouth.  Nail-biting is an ill habit caused by stress, and this might move the teeth out of

position and damage teeth.  Stress might cause losing teeth, bleeding gums, and bad breath.


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