Most of us now recognize that our mental health affects our physical health. It is well known that when we are experiencing extreme stress in our lives, our overall health can suffer. Even with short term stress, research shows that our immune system becomes compromised, and we become more prone to illnesses.
But have you considered how your oral health is specifically affected by your mental health? Patients often find it strange when we ask them about their stress level, but we do so because we often see the ways that stress is causing changes to their oral health.
This week Dr. Hennessy was featured on Global TV discussing the link between Stress and Oral Health. You can watch the interview here.
Each year, the Nova Scotia Dental Association produces an Oral Health Report highlighting an oral health issue of interest to Nova Scotians. This year's the NSDA has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association to produce a report entitled "Stress and Oral Health". Have a read to find out more about the connection between your oral health and you mental health.
But have you considered how your oral health is specifically affected by your mental health? Patients often find it strange when we ask them about their stress level, but we do so because we often see the ways that stress is causing changes to their oral health.
This week Dr. Hennessy was featured on Global TV discussing the link between Stress and Oral Health. You can watch the interview here.
Each year, the Nova Scotia Dental Association produces an Oral Health Report highlighting an oral health issue of interest to Nova Scotians. This year's the NSDA has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association to produce a report entitled "Stress and Oral Health". Have a read to find out more about the connection between your oral health and you mental health.