With the pace of life and external disturbances caused by lack of time, demands at work, responsibilities, etc… We are not aware of how fast the world turns and the consequences they can leave on our health. Some of these consequences manifest themselves in the oral cavity, some of them mild but with a chronifying character that sometimes we are not able to face, from a simple peak of punctual stress to its evolution capable of causing severe problems in the organism. In this article we are going to name some of the most frequent and alarming ones that, if treated in time, would not have major repercussions.
- Bleeding gumsTechnically known as gingivitis is one of the most common alterations, with the pace of life we lead and the lack of time we forget the irrevocable need for daily brushing, so the gums suffer great inflammation, redness and therefore mild or heavy bleeding of the same. This pathology can sometimes cause a great loss of bone if left untreated, periodontitisOne of the factors that affect this disease to a greater extent are hormonal changes. Hormones such as Cortisol, which is generated mainly by a high level of stress.
- Dental clenching / grindingIt is one of the main signs of stress in the oral cavity, by means of a clinical examination or usually family members detect this type of pathology, since it is done consciously, in moments of nervousness, or unconsciously while we sleep. The onset of bruxism is a slight wear of the dental pieces, but it is not only that, it can reduce more than 1/3 of the tooth and even the exposure of the dental nerve and its harmful consequences. The majority of the population today is not exempt from suffering from it, we have a lot of stress and this tension is what our temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and our surrounding muscles of the oral cavity receive. It can chronify and degrade into: jaw clicking, difficulty in opening the mouth, cervical pain, and even pain in the auricular area… of more complex treatment.
- SoresThey are whitish wounds produced in the mucous membranes and gums by a lowering of defenses, because of stress there is a decrease in the immune system and therefore the appearance of these sores. oral canker sores.
We are more and more aware of the problems to which we are exposed by a life full of nervousness and stress, take more time and go to specialists if you feel you may be suffering from any of these obvious signs of pathology. “We will give you the solution“.
Author: Dr. Jose Luis Lobato – General Dentistry – Col. nº 46004338
