{"id":313,"date":"2023-05-28T06:46:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T06:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2025-03-10T21:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:00:45","slug":"link-between-oral-and-menta-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/28\/link-between-oral-and-menta-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Your Mental &amp; Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_536289889__1687155202_23317-2-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"a woman smiling with healthy teeth and mental health \" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_536289889__1687155202_23317-2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_536289889__1687155202_23317-2-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_536289889__1687155202_23317-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the past decade, there has been a shift in current culture to accept mental health as an important part of one\u2019s overall well-being. To be thriving and healthy is not just limited to taking care of your physical health; you must tend to issues like anxiety and depression in order to thrive. These mental issues have now been proven to impact the overall quality of your life. They can even affect the state of your smile! Here\u2019s what to know about the link between mental and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/services.html\">oral health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anxiety &amp; Depression and Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have revealed that mental conditions such as anxiety and depression can lead to an increased risk of oral health issues, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tooth decay: <\/strong>Mental stress can result in eating an excessive amount of comforting foods, which are usually high in sugar and refined carbohydrates. These foods fuel cavity-causing bacteria, eventually leading to tooth decay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chipped or broken teeth: <\/strong>Unconscious habits like chewing on objects like ice or pen caps can come about via stress, hopelessness, or boredom. These oral habits can weaken the teeth and easily break them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gum disease: <\/strong>Anxiety and depression have been proven to lower the immune system over time since these conditions can increase cortisol levels. When the body is unable to fight infections as well, it can leave the mouth more susceptible to inflammation of the gums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Best Care for Your Mental <em>and <\/em>Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there are ways to tend to both your smile and your mental health. Here are some helpful tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit your dentist every six months: <\/strong>Biannual dental checkups give your dentist not only the chance to thoroughly clean your teeth but treat any oral health issues before they become more serious. They can also provide personalized recommendations on how to best tend to your oral health in relation to your unique situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep up with your oral hygiene routine: <\/strong>While maintaining a regular dental hygiene routine can be challenging when dealing with a mental health issue, it\u2019s essential for keeping your teeth and gums healthy. By making it a priority to brush twice a day and floss daily, you can keep your smile healthy <em>and<\/em> help your mental health by adhering to a simple self-care routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seek help: <\/strong>Visiting your general doctor will give you the opportunity to not only safely share what\u2019s going on with you but begin to get the help you need. A medical professional can assist you in identifying and accepting your mental health condition and provide you with the care you need and deserve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health issues are not uncommon and affect people from all walks of life. Although they can negatively impact even your oral health, your doctor and dentist can help get you back on track to a healthy mind and smile as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Alberto Lamberti has a decade of experience helping people build and maintain happy, healthy smiles. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where he remained to complete a Fellowship in Implant Dentistry. Now, he offers a comprehensive array of services to meet all your dental needs. He combines a caring approach with state-of-the-art technology to provide lifelike restorations to rebuild your smile. You can request an appointment on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespecialist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (561) 338-7535.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the past decade, there has been a shift in current culture to accept mental health as an important part of one\u2019s overall well-being. To be thriving and healthy is not just limited to taking care of your physical health; you must tend to issues like anxiety and depression in order to thrive. 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