Money worries, family in town for the holidays, Christmas shopping, believe it or not, the season’s stresses may show up in your mouth.
Watch out for signs of stress-related oral disorders!
Research has shown that emotional factors played a significant role in the development of adult gum (periodontal) disease. Researchers also discovered that the severity of gum disease increased with amount of stress (from spouse, children, lack of companionship, finances or work) experienced in a patient’s previous 12 months.
Fight those Holiday Stressers with the following helpful hints...
Remove the source of stress. If that’s not possible, these other activities may help reduce your tension:
Counseling
Exercise such as yoga or jogging
Relaxation or meditation
Massage
Physical therapy
It’s also important to continue to practice good oral hygiene. People who are going through stressful events tend to compromise their oral care. To prevent stress from affecting your oral health, you should continue to brush twice a day, floss every day and have your gums and teeth regularly evaluated by your dentist.
Dr. Sutor & his team here at the Periodontal & Dental Implant Center of Southern Indiana wish all of our family and friends the happiest of holidays and a Merry Christmas!
