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In the hectic and complex world today, stress has become a common concern for most of us. With things we had not anticipated happening around us on all the time, coping with stress may prove to be difficult. A certain level of stress is healthy as it may help you feel more energized and alert. Stress becomes difficult to deal with when you experience continuous challenges without any relaxation and relief. Chronic stress is linked to some major health complications including depression, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol level among others. Recently, researchers have found that stress is closely related to oral health. It may lead to a myriad of oral health complications. In this article, we are going to discuss the effects of stress on your mouth. Contents Teeth Clenching/Grinding (Bruxism) How Do I Know If I Grind my Teeth? How to Treat Mouth Ulcers Burning Mouth Syndrome…

It is an unfortunate reality that as we age our bodies begin to deteriorate and it becomes more important to monitor our health. In addition to monitoring the overall health of our bodies, we must also monitor our oral health as adults, especially over the age of 60, are more vulnerable to a range of dental conditions. The first step of maintaining your dental healthby being aware of the most common dental conditions that affect people of this age group. In this article, we are going to take a look at some common dental conditions in adults over 60. Contents 1. Gum Disease 2. Tooth Decay 3. Oral Cancer 4. Tooth Loss 5. Teeth Discoloration 6. Dry Mouth 7. Reduced Sense of taste 8. Tooth Sensitivity Bottom Line 1. Gum Disease Gum disease is one of the most common diseases that affects adults over the age of 60 in Australia…

Are you dreading your next dentist appointment? Does the simplethought of visiting the dentist give you creeps? Well, you are not alone. We all at some point experienced a certain amount of anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist. Most of our fears about visiting the dentist are due to spooky stories we have heard from the time we were young. Nothing bugs more than when people try to come up with stories to try and scare others. Perhaps digging out the truth behind such dental misconceptions will help us cope with the ridiculous dental fears better. Here are some common dental misconceptions. 1. Brushing Your Teeth is enough While brushing your teeth is important in controlling the development of plaque and other dental bacteria growth, it is certainly not enough to maintain proper dental hygiene. Brushing, when done the right way, it only clears 70% of the mouth.…