{"id":420,"date":"2019-08-20T17:31:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=420"},"modified":"2019-08-20T17:31:58","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:31:58","slug":"how-is-your-stress-destroying-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/how-is-your-stress-destroying-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Stress Destroying Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_247824306__1566322210_42544-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person sitting at table stressed out\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_247824306__1566322210_42544-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_247824306__1566322210_42544-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_247824306__1566322210_42544.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In America, stress is a national epidemic that impacts\na massive group of people from a variety of different demographics. In fact,\naccording to the American Institute of Stress, about 20 percent of Americans\nare under extreme stress. When you\u2019re constantly burying your worries, it can\ncause you to form habits that are harmful to your oral and overall health like excessive\neating, sleeping disorders, and teeth grinding. Read on to learn how your body\nis responding to stress and how it could be damaging your pearly whites.<strong>&lt;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth Grinding: Your Body\u2019s Response to Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every night when you go to bed, you probably think that your\nbody will release all the tension that has built up throughout the day. Instead,\nit leads to the development of bad habits like teeth grinding, otherwise known\nas bruxism. The thing about a habit that makes it so dangerous is that you rarely\nrealize when or how often you\u2019re doing it. For example, you may be grinding\nyour teeth when you\u2019re asleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you grind your teeth, you\u2019re causing unnecessary wear-and-tear\nto them, including enamel erosion. This portion of your tooth protects it from\noral health problems like cavities and keeps harmful oral bacteria from infecting\nthe roots of your teeth, resulting in severe toothaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grinding and Clenching is More Common Than You Think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Sleep Association, about 10\npercent of American adults are affected by bruxism. It also impacts 15 percent\nof children as well. That means that millions of people are grinding their\nteeth and making their mouth susceptible to developing oral health problems. If\nyou wake up noticing you have a sore jaw, feel pain when biting, or notice that\nyour teeth are worn down, be sure to visit your dentist immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to note that if your family members grind\ntheir teeth, you\u2019re at a higher risk for doing the same. So, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/services.html\">alert your dentist<\/a> at\nyour next routine checkup and cleaning so they can keep an eye out for symptoms\nand prevent additional damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Dentist Can Help Reduce the Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress can be caused by a variety of complex issues, making\nit sometimes impossible to treat. However, there are different ways that you\ncan decrease the impact that it will have on your wellbeing. They\u2019ll be able to\ncreate a custom-fitted nightguard to protect your enamel. There are also other\nconstructive ways to deal with stress like focusing on self-care, attending\ntherapy, or addressing the root of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to battle this condition that so many Americans\nare accustomed to experiencing, but it\u2019s well worth the effort. You can fortify\nyour wellbeing and protect your teeth by learning how your body communicates stress\nand tackling it before it has a chance to cause you harm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Robert Donnelly is a Master of the Academy of General\nDentistry and has completed over 1,600 hours of continued education to sharpen\nhis skills and gain additional hands-on experience. He also earned his Lifelong\nLearning &amp; Service Recognition for being committed to helping communities\nin need, mentoring new dentists, and attending countless educational courses.\nHe is passionate about helping improve his patients\u2019 quality of life by\nproviding services such as custom nightguards, sleep apnea therapy, and dozens\nof other comprehensive procedures and treatments. To schedule an appointment or\nfor any questions, visit San Marcos Gentle Dental\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 512-396-5225.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In America, stress is a national epidemic that impacts a massive group of people from a variety of different demographics. In fact, according to the American Institute of Stress, about 20 percent of Americans are under extreme stress. 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