{"id":113,"date":"2020-05-15T14:43:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T14:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2020-06-15T14:48:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T14:48:45","slug":"dentist-in-deland-stress-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/15\/dentist-in-deland-stress-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Stress Impact Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"stressedStress impacts countless Americans on a daily basis. Many people don\u2019t realize that when it\u2019s left unchecked, it can begin to impact other parts of your body, such as your immune system and oral health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you\u2019re likely trying to process immense amounts of anxiety all while staying isolated in your home. If you\u2019re having a hard time doing this, your dentist in DeLand has a few tricks and tips to help, so your oral health<\/a> doesn\u2019t begin declining as well.<\/p>\n

How Common is Stress?<\/h2>\n

While there aren\u2019t many statistics out analyzing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, The American Institute of Stress has estimated that 55 percent of people feel stress on a daily basis. That\u2019s 20 percent higher than the world average of 35 percent. In addition, the Institute found that American adults from the ages of 30-49 are typically the most stressed.<\/p>\n

Stress, anxiety, and worry can all have serious implications on your overall wellbeing, especially if you\u2019re not sure of how those issues can manifest.<\/p>\n

How Can Stress Affect Your Mouth?<\/h2>\n

When you leave stress and anxiety unchecked, they can cause your body to act them out in physical ways, such as teeth grinding and clenching. Being overwhelmed can also prevent you from keeping on top of your oral hygiene routine, which can increase your risk of developing serious issues, such as cavities and gum disease. Some additional problems that can develop due to this include:<\/p>\n