How Are Chronic Stress & Oral Health Intertwined?

It comes as no surprise that stress can impact your general health. Simply feeling anxious can cause digestive issues, headaches, chest pains, acne, or other symptoms. Then imagine that feeling being prolonged and constant with chronic stress – it’s no surprise this is detrimental to you in myriad ways including the effect on your oral health. When your dentist in Carmel conducts a checkup and cleaning, they will often be able to see evidence of stress-related conditions. Keep reading to learn just how significant the impact is and how you can prevent chronic stress from sabotaging your smile.