Stress-Related Oral Health Issues On The Rise In The Pandemic
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Dentists say they're treating more patients suffering from grinding and clenching of teeth.
Dentists say they've been treating more stress-related oral health issues.
In a survey by the Health Policy Institute and American Dental Association, dentists reported a 71% increase in teeth grinding and clenching, a 63% increase in chipped or cracked teeth and a 62% increase in those experiencing joint disorder symptoms, which include jaw pain and headaches.
"It's a way for the body to fight stress, a little bit, and it is not unusual. We've known it for many, many years that stress can provoke patients into going into a grinding or clenching habit," said Dr. Leila Jahangiri, a professor of prosthodontics at New York University.
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