It’s Stress Awareness Month. Did you know that stress can affect all areas of your life? When it comes during the work day, stress can make you short with loved ones at home. It can keep you from losing sleep and make you eat more or less than you usually would. All these things … [Read more...]
Feeling Stressed? Your Teeth Could be Hurting too
You may not realize this, but stress can harm your teeth and gums. Here's how stress affects your teeth. When you’re anxious or depressed your body produces more of the hormone cortisol, which can lead to periodontal disease. Chronic stress also can impair your immune system, … [Read more...]
Winter Driving, Teeth Grinding
I grind my teeth a lot. I especially grind my teeth while sitting in traffic because of six inches of snow or because I am waiting for the plow to pass. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter, but driving winter conditions can be stress-inducing. Stress is just one of the many … [Read more...]
