Chronic stress can affect the body in many ways. It can cause muscle tension and pain, headaches, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, and depression, among many other physical and mental health problems [1].

But what about the impacts of stress on your dental health? Just as with the body and mental health, stress can negatively affect your oral health and potentially impact your teeth and gums—here’s how.

An Article by Dr. Omar Sattout. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.

Read the full article here: How Stress Affects Your Dental Health