Stress and how it affects your oral and dental health.
Stress may cause you to have headaches, a stomachaches, or just a feeling of being on edge. Yet did you know that stress also effect your mouth, teeth and gums. The potential effects on your oral health from stress includes:
* Â Mouth sores, including canker sores and cold sores
*Â Â Clenching of teeth and teeth grinding (bruxism)
*Â Â Poor oral hygiene and unhealthy eating routines
*Â Â Periodontal (gum) disease or worsening of existing periodontal disease