{"id":18,"date":"2020-04-09T08:03:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T08:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2022-05-03T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T12:20:19","slug":"how-stress-impacts-oral-health-dentist-springfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/09\/how-stress-impacts-oral-health-dentist-springfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Stressed? Your Oral Health May Be Suffering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stressed-woman-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Stressed woman who may need help from a dentist in Springfield.\" class=\"wp-image-19\" width=\"405\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stressed-woman-2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stressed-woman-2-300x174.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stressed-woman-2-768x446.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever found yourself with unexpected jaw pain after a long week of work? Do you find yourself clenching your teeth when you\u2019re trying to meet an important deadline? If so, you\u2019re not alone. Numerous studies have demonstrated the connection between the stress in our lives and certain behaviors. These behaviors can have a detrimental effect on the quality of your oral health and might even cause severe damage that requires assistance from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/about-us.html\">dentist in Springfield<\/a> to treat. Thankfully, there are ways you can intervene before things get really bad. Read on to find out how stress might be impacting your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the signs that stress is damaging my mouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress isn\u2019t a problem when you have healthy ways to deal with it. If you don\u2019t, then your body will handle it through unusual physical behaviors. These could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Teeth grinding and clenching: This is a common\nresponse to stress. It can wear down your teeth, eventually leading to\nnoticeable cracks and chips.<\/li><li>Jaw pain: When you clench and grind your teeth,\nyou\u2019re putting pressure on your jaw and jaw joints. This can lead to a condition\nknown as temporomandibular joint disorder, which can make moving your jaw\npainful.<\/li><li>Canker sores: These are little white ulcers that\nappear in the gum and interior cheek tissue. They sting when touched and can\nmake it difficult to eat and brush your teeth.<\/li><li>Infections: Stressful situations can make it\nharder for your immune system to fight the bacteria that are present in your\nmouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I reduce stress in my life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your oral health, it is important to deal with\nstress in your life. For most people, only a few simple steps are necessary.\nThese include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sleeping at least eight hours a day<\/li><li>Avoiding caffeinated beverages like coffee and\nenergy drinks<\/li><li>Taking breaks and exercising to get away from\nsources of stress<\/li><li>Prioritizing tasks and completing the most\nimportant ones first<\/li><li>Limiting your responsibilities by delegating\nwork<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I can\u2019t control my stress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that pain in your mouth persists despite these\nstrategies, then it might be time to contact your dentist for help. He or she\nwill be able to give you a thorough examination and provide you with a solution\nthat can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">protect<\/a> your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress is an inevitable part of life, but that doesn\u2019t mean\nit should ruin your oral health. Using these healthy strategies can reduce your\nrisk of dealing with a dental injury and increase your overall quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Dr. Eric Tolliver is a dentist who currently practices at Galleria Dental in Springfield. He was president of the Greater Springfield Dental Society and was selected as one of America\u2019s top dentists by a panel of his peers. If you want to find out more about how he can protect your teeth, you can reach him at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadentalspringfield.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at 417-887-5757. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever found yourself with unexpected jaw pain after a long week of work? Do you find yourself clenching your teeth when you\u2019re trying to meet an important deadline? If so, you\u2019re not alone. Numerous studies have demonstrated the connection between the stress in our lives and certain behaviors. 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