Dental implants are a highly effective solution for lost teeth. Crowns mimic natural teeth in their form and function and titanium posts bond with and stimulate your jaw bone, allowing the Dental Implants to act just like a natural tooth would.
|
Posted on 3/20/2020 by Periodontal Associates |
||||||||
 Chronic stress can be detrimental in a wide variety of ways, taking its toll on both your mental and your physical well being. Oftentimes, we allow little stressors to build up until we reach a breaking point and our bodies have to tell us very firmly that it needs a rest – leading to a massive illness or infection that renders us bed-bound. Finding healthy outlets to manage your stress is not only good for your health, it can also save your smile. Four Ways Stress Can Harm Your Oral HealthIf you've been chasing a promotion at work, training for a high-intensity sporting event, or caring for a loved one who hasn't been well, then there's a good chance that you're dealing with quite a bit of stress in your life. Even without you offloading your burdens onto us, a quick look into your mouth can reveal a lot to us about your current stress levels. These four clues are all major red flags that we have a stressed-out patient in the exam chair:
If you're stressed out, we can tell. Finding healthy ways to manage your stress, such as taking time for meditation or yoga, can be highly beneficial. It's important to take time for self-care when you're under duress, and don't set your diet, fitness, and oral health aside when the things in your life seem overwhelming. While we can't make the stress go away, we can help you take care of your teeth and gums when you're stressed out. Don't let gum disease be another stressor in your life. Give our office a call to schedule an appointment and allow our skilled and compassionate dental staff care for you and your teeth. |
