{"id":231,"date":"2019-08-28T17:46:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2019-09-12T17:46:25","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T17:46:25","slug":"teeth-grinding-and-5-other-ways-stress-hurts-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/teeth-grinding-and-5-other-ways-stress-hurts-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding and 5 Other Ways Stress Hurts Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Stressed<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The pressures of\nyour job, the anxieties that come with raising a family, concerns about your\nfinancial situation \u2013 it\u2019s no surprise that stress is a common problem for many\nAmericans. Uncontrolled stress can eventually start to affect your body, and\nyour mouth is no exception. Here are 6 reasons why living with constant anxiety\ncould eventually lead to seeing the dentist for gum disease and other oral\nhealth issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Poor Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you feel like you don\u2019t have enough time to do everything\nyou need to, you might not brush or floss as often as you need to. As a result,\nthe plaque and tartar in your mouth will stop to build up, and you\u2019ll be at a\nmuch higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. These conditions can cause you\na lot of pain and might even result in tooth loss; you might need to get\nspecial treatments from the dentist to take care of them, which could cause further\nstress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Teeth Grinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re worried or have a lot on your mind, you might\nend up grinding your teeth while you\u2019re asleep. If this happens, your enamel\nwill start to wear down at an accelerated rate; they might even crack under the\npressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth grinding can also lead to TMJ disorders. The TMJ is\nthe joint located on both sides of the head that attaches the lower jaw to the\nrest of your skull. If it becomes damaged from grinding, you could suffer from\nconstant jaw pain and headaches.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mouth Sores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canker sores can form on any of the soft tissues in your mouth\nor at the base of your gums. The exact cause of these sores isn\u2019t clear, but\nmany studies have shown that emotional stress is a significant risk factor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress has a negative effect on your immune system and can\nleave you more vulnerable to infection. Not only does this increase your risk\nof gum disease, but it can also cause an existing infection to become even\nworse than it already is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re constantly nervous, you might notice that your\nmouth dries out easily. This is a problem because saliva performs many\nimportant jobs in your mouth such as washing away food particles on your teeth\nand gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Missing Dental Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are worried about other things might decide to make\ndental checkups less of a priority. Unfortunately, this means oral health\nproblems likely won\u2019t be found until it\u2019s already too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been suffering from any of these symptoms,\nobviously you\u2019ll need to see your dentist to take care of existing oral health\nproblems. That said, you should also take steps to start managing your stress; the\nthreat to your smile won\u2019t go away until you\u2019ve dealt with the underlying problem,\nafter all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Daniel Weldon received his Doctor of Dental Medicine form\nthe University of Florida College of Dentistry. He\u2019s been trained in all\naspects of general dentistry and can help patients find the root of their\nhealth issues while treating their symptoms. To schedule an appointment at his\npractice in Ocala, Weldon General and Cosmetic Dentistry, visit his website<\/a> or call\n(352) 622-3236.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The pressures of your job, the anxieties that come with raising a family, concerns about your financial situation \u2013 it\u2019s no surprise that stress is a common problem for many Americans. Uncontrolled stress can eventually start to affect your body, and your mouth is no exception. Here are 6 reasons why living with constant anxiety […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nOral Health in Ocala | Weldon General and Cosmetic Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What does stress have to do with gum disease and other oral health problems? 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