{"id":595,"date":"2020-07-14T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=595"},"modified":"2025-05-30T19:01:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T13:31:12","slug":"5-ways-stress-impacts-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/5-ways-stress-impacts-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways Stress Impacts your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s world stress has become part of our lives.\u00a0Stress can have an impacts on oral health in a number of ways. As long as forces that had the potential to challenge the adaptive capacity of the organism,\u00a0Long-term stress may hurt your health however it doesn&#8217;t affect just your physical and emotional health. It can be bad, also for your teeth and mouth, too. Keep in mind these stress-related conditions that can affect your overall oral health:!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stress is a natural response to demanding situations. In the short-term, it can help us meet our goals or reach a deadline. However, in the long-term, stress takes a toll on our health and wellbeing. It can be an underlying cause of many chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Constant stress may also affect our oral health. Here are five ways how stress impacts your oral health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" class=\"wp-image-2782\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/smile-and-health.jpg\" alt=\"women-smiling-doing-yoga\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young woman practicing yoga in lotus position for meditation and physical stability<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-stress-impacts-your-oral-health\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stress Impacts Your Oral Health:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2-tpE-R36jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Night grinding<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>of teeth\u00a0or clenching of jaw is called bruxism usually done unconsciously during sleep most commonly. However, theres various studies suggest that stress can\u00a0cause night grinding of teeth. This leads to attrition of teeth in some cases it may lead to crack or fracture of\u00a0teeth.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Meditation, counselling and exercise are some ways to reduce the stress that causes teeth grinding.\u202fVisiting dentist to get Occlusion right once every 3 months is a good preventive method.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>TMJ disorders<\/strong>\u00a0are characterized by joint pain, muscle pain and soreness\u00a0due to tension in the muscles. When patients open or close the jaw they\u00a0experience pain at the TMJ.\u00a0With the sudden onset of stress\u00a0the muscles\u00a0become tensed and then come back to their original position when stress \u00a0released.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The dentist may suggest soft diet, TMJ appliances, or even specialized face yoga and medication.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-royal-dental-clinics-blog wp-block-embed-royal-dental-clinics-blog\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/leave-night-grinding-without-being-noticed\/<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Stress can cause ulceration<\/strong> in the host immune response.\u00a0They comprise of small <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/get-a-quick-advice-on-oral-ulcers-in-next-60-seconds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ulcers<\/a> located on mucus membrane in the oral cavity. However, they appear as a red lesion with a\u00a0white\u00a0or yellow hallo on inside of the lips,\u00a0cheeks, tongue, base of the gums,\u00a0Symptoms include\u00a0pain, burning sensation, inflammation, fever, difficulty in chewing.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The best way to\u00a0reduce sores by <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/good-teeth-better-personality-greatlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reducing stress.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"h-if-you-still-get-ulcers-your-dentist-may-prescribe-a-gel-or-cream-to-relieve-the-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you still get ulcers, your dentist may prescribe a gel or cream to relieve the pain.\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Xerostomia (dry mouth)<\/strong>\u00a0is caused due to stress\u00a0and side\u00a0effects of\u00a0a\u00a0few drugs used to treat conditions like\u00a0Parkinson\u2019s, depression, diabetes\u00a0etc.\u00a0Dry mouth or burning mouth may be caused along with cavities.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Treatment for dry mouth can include stress counselling and antidepressant medicine.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/services\/periodontics-and-prosthesis\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=conversions1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwr7X4BRA4EiwAUXjbt5IERAC9XFapDKL19KvbLJEQT2n4gah1jzTVoNMay4Zw_xhFEAkmXBoCb10QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Periodontal diseases<\/a>\u00a0may\u00a0aggravate\u00a0due to\u00a0stress\u00a0and may affect oral hygiene, decreased gingival circulation,\u00a0lower host resistance response,\u00a0altered sleep. All of theses has negative impact on the gingival tissues leading to periodontal disease.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you have severe gum disease, you may need to see a\u00a0periodontist for your\u00a0dental treatment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-royal-dental-clinics-blog wp-block-embed-royal-dental-clinics-blog\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/reasons-goodness-of-drinking-water-for-teeth\/<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-maintaining-your-oral-health-when-stressed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining your oral health when stressed<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to fight the negative effects of stress on oral health is to remove the source of stress. If it&#8217;s not possible; counselling, exercise, yoga, jogging, relaxation or meditation or even a massage and physical therapy may help reduce your tension.\u00a0Speak to your dentist to reduce impact of stress on oral health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your symptoms, your dentist can also recommend specific treatments. For example, if you have bruxism, your dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep. For TMJ, your dentist may suggest some adjustment, including orthodontic treatment, to correct <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/good-teeth-better-personality-greatlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teeth alignment <\/a>that may be magnifying pain. Check your benefits to see what treatments are covered under your plan. <strong>Ask about prescription medications<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-it-s-also-important-to-continue-to-practice-good-oral-hygiene\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>It&#8217;s also important to continue to practice good oral hygiene.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;People who are going through stressful events tend to compromise their oral care&#8217;. To prevent stress from affecting your oral health, you should continue to brush twice a day, floss every day and have your gums and teeth regularly evaluated by your dentist.&#8221; Stress is a powerful thing, capable of causing both mental and physical reactions. Some people are more susceptible to the effects of stress than others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2-tpE-R36jw<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stress also has a direct negative effect on wound healing.\u00a0Learning how to reduce stress helps you live a healthier life overall. Identifying what\u00a0stresses,\u00a0you and prioritizing to resolve them is a good start. Get at least 7 to 8 hours of peaceful sleep every night; use night guards for grinding. Activities such as meditation, yoga and exercise help to release stress. Seek professional help like counselling to find how to manage the stress in your life.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Dental Clinics, Mumbai, has separate waiting rooms, resting areas, consulting rooms and treatment rooms for every patient. Utmost care and comfort is provided to patients and relatives by every staff keeping in mind the safety parameters during this pandemic. To know more, visit\u00a0www.royalimplant.com<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a9 All rights reserved by Royal Dental Implants Pvt Ltd<br \/>Issued in public interest<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-1cb181\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s world stress has become part of our lives.\u00a0Stress can have an impacts on oral health in a number of ways. As long as forces that had the potential to challenge the adaptive capacity of the organism,\u00a0Long-term stress may hurt your health however it doesn&#8217;t affect just your physical and emotional health. It can be bad, also for your teeth and mouth, too. Keep in mind these stress-related conditions that can affect your overall oral health:! Stress is a natural response to demanding situations. In the short-term, it can help us meet our goals or reach a deadline. 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