06/01/2022
As we start the new year, we still have last years stresses to deal with - and unfortunately this is having a devastating impact on patients health wellbeing.
From a dental perspective, I have seen an almost exponential increase in the number of patients attending with stress induced clenching and grinding and subsequent tooth fractures, sensitivities and most noticeably jaw and headaches.
But mental health also is a significant barrier to attending the dentist, from anxiety to sensory issues.
I was fortunate to be included in this recent article in Well+Good alongside other professionals discussing a few of the issues of mental health on dental health.
We asked an expert t explain the many ways your mental health and dental health are connected and how to find providers that care about both.