We all know that stress can cause you to break out, raise your blood pressure, cause poor sleep habits, increase the risk of a heart attack, and so much more to your physical health. It doesn’t stop there either — our team of dentists in Downtown Bakersfield says your smile is incredibly affected by stress! If you have anxiety or stress, watch out for these three harmful problems that could occur in your mouth if you aren’t careful.
- Bruxism
Bruxism is also known as grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw– and the end result is not pretty. You may not even notice it is happening because it generally will occur at night when you are sleeping. If you keep it up without a mouth guard to protect your teeth you could end up wearing down your enamel. This can cause tooth decay and will be ultra sensitive when tasting things with extreme temperatures. If you are unsure or think this might be happening with you, a dentist from the Downtown Bakersfield’s office can examine your mouth and let you know. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2jpOgcE
