Tooth Loss + Poor Oral Hygiene = Depression & anxiety
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions. It not only affects your mood but also affects daily life like work, play, eat, sleep and life as a whole.
Seriously…Does depression cause a loss of tooth & also effects on mind & body?
In today’s lifestyle everyone encountered with stress. You're probably aware of its side effects. Like you know its effects on your daily routine but also effects on your oral health. There are many conditions which associates with stress in your oral cavity like:
- Bruxism: grinding teeth at night
- Canker Sores: Sores in your mouth that are round, white or gray, with a red edge or border
- Dry Mouth: it is a common side effect of drugs used to treat depression.
- Burning Mouth Syndrome: it is a psychological problem due to depression & anxiety.
- Lichen Planus: it is auto immune disorder diseases & also associates with stress. It may appear as white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores. These lesions may cause burning, pain or other discomfort.
- TMJ/TMD: depression also contributes to temporomandibular joint disorders.
- Gum Disease: it is most common & severe one. Due to long term stress, we decrease our immune system which leads to periodontal diseases.
Many studies show that stress plays a significant role in oral health. Due to stress, people do not to take care of their teeth and then eventually lose their teeth. .
Even presence of major depressive disorder is more prone to suffer from periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease can be chronic and severe, leading to tissue and bone damage, and eventually tooth loss. Stress can increase the risk factors for gum disease like smoking, grinding and clenching teeth, suppressed immune systems and hormonal changes as also indicated by even the best dentist in Ashok Vihar.
In depression, a chemical which is present in brain i.e. Serotonin level becomes low. Low serotonin level may lead to crave people about sugars, which often lead to tooth decay.
Time to De-Stress…!!
Stress is a significant factor in dental care no matter which way it goes. People with stress can work towards better oral health. Even you should plan to talk a dentist. It’s really important to take care of yourself and encourage you to brush and floss and visit the dentist twice per year for regular cleanings.
Call us today at Dr Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic, a renowned dental clinic in Ashok Vihar to learn more about how to preserve your natural teeth as long as it possible, we can help you.
