{"id":26,"date":"2020-03-24T13:01:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T13:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2020-04-24T13:09:19","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T13:09:19","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-st-albans-stress-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/24\/emergency-dentist-in-st-albans-stress-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways That Stress Can Impact Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/24\/emergency-dentist-in-st-albans-stress-and-oral-health\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_316428113-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a stressed person working at home\" class=\"wp-image-27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_316428113-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_316428113-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_316428113-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>According to the American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people in the nation experience stress that impacts their physical health. The human body is deeply connected, so when something like stress becomes a daily feeling, it&rsquo;s important to address the issue before it begins wearing down on you. Anxiety, worry, and stress have all been known to impact your teeth and gums as well, which is often the last place that people would think to look for signs of stress. Read on to learn more about the different ways that stress can harm your oral health from your emergency dentist in St. Albans. <\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nail Biting<\/h2><p>Most people have bitten their nails at one point in their\nlife, whether they were stressed of scared. You may not know that this bad\nhabit can have serious consequences in terms of the health of your teeth and\ngums. Some of these include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Germs that transfer from underneath your\nfingernails to your mouth can cause infections.<\/li><li>Bacteria and viruses are often transmitted from\nyour hands to your mucous membrane when you put your hands near your mouth.<\/li><li>Warts can spread from your hands to your mouth. <\/li><\/ul><p>Even though it&rsquo;s a hard habit to break, you can cut them short\nso there&rsquo;s nothing to chew on,&nbsp; wear\nhands or gloves when you know you&rsquo;ll be tempted, or even coat them with a\nbitter or bad-tasting spray to ween yourself off of nail-biting. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canker Sores<\/h2><p>If you regularly get mouth ulcers or canker sores, these\ntypically occur due to a lack of vitamin B or extreme stress levels. While\nthere&rsquo;s no proven way that you can stop them from occurring, it&rsquo;s a good idea\nto avoid acidic, hard, and crunchy foods until it goes away, because these can\nirritate the sore and make it uncomfortable to live with. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TMJ Disorder &amp; Teeth Grinding<\/h2><p>TMJ disorder is a condition that impacts the area where your\njawbone connects to your skull. In many cases, it develops from teeth grinding\nwhich is caused by stress and can cause tension in the facial muscles and pain.\nWhen you overuse your jaw and constantly grind and clench your teeth, it will\nnot only erode your enamel, but you may find yourself with a broken tooth at\nyour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dentist\nin St. Albans<\/a>. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Infection<\/h2><p>Long-term stress that isn&rsquo;t addressed can impact your immune\nsystem and its ability to fight off infections, including gum infections. When\nharmful oral bacteria are left to accumulate in the mouth, they can cause\ncavities, gum disease, and bad breath. If your immune system is weakened, it\nwill be harder for your body to naturally prevent these issues from occurring. <\/p><p>Although stress doesn&rsquo;t sound like an issue that will impact\nyour overall wellbeing, it definitely is. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to remain\ncautious of how your mental health is affecting your body, so you can get\nissues such as gum infections and TMJ disorder addressed before they cause\npermanent oral damage. As long as you&rsquo;re diligent about keeping an eye out for\nthese issues, you can enjoy your smile for a lifetime. <\/p><p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p><p>Dr. Simran Saini enjoys helping her patients feel more\nconfident about the health and appearance of their smiles. That&rsquo;s why she\noffers high-quality comprehensive dental care and has completed advanced\neducation courses specializing in treatments such as sleep apnea therapy. She\nis also a current member of professional organizations, including the American\nDental Association and the Vermont Dental Association. For questions or to\nschedule an appointment, visit St. Albans Dental&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 802-524-4844.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"According to the American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people in the nation experience stress that impacts their physical health. The human body is deeply connected, so when something like stress becomes a daily feeling, it\u2019s important to address the issue before it begins wearing down on you. Anxiety, worry, and stress have all been known to impact your teeth and gums as well, which is often the last place that people would think to look for signs of stress. 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