At Montz and Maher Dental Group serving Pearland and Manvel, our team has noticed more and more patients with stress-related dental issues. Pearland men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health.
CANKER AND COLD SORES
Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes canker sores but they suspect they are related to infection, virus, or a weak immune system. People who have difficulty managing stress need to realize that it can increase the risk of getting mouth sores such as cankers and cold sores. Most canker sores only last 7-10 days, but for relief from the irritation, we recommend our patients pick up an over-the-counter topical anesthetic at any drug store.
TEETH GRINDING
It’s no surprise that teeth grinding is harmful to dental health. It starts with enamel wear, then loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. During this progression, there may be other issues such as gum recession, headaches, and TMD. If you grind your teeth, it’s important to address this condition as soon as possible. Our team can determine if a night guard or other dental appliance will help reduce grinding.
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMJ/TMD)
There are many direct and indirect causes of TMD. For example, inability to manage stress may cause jaw clenching which, in turn, causes pain in the jaw joint. Other symptoms of TMD include tenderness, pain, swelling in the neck, ear, face, or shoulder, popping or clicking sounds, and changes in bite alignment. Again, if you experience any of these, call us.
And our dental patients may find that when they are under stress they start neglecing their oral hygiene habits or eat more sugary snacks when they’re under stress.
If you’re concerned about the effect stress can have on your teeth, schedule an appointment today.
Montz & Maher Dental Group’s services include family and cosmetic dentistry. We offer
- sedation dentistry that can help ease your dental fears,
- sleep solutions that can help you stop snoring- so everyone in your bedroom sleeps better, and
- sleep apnea treatment that can help you get a better night’s sleep.
Call us today to see how we can help.
Contact Montz and Maher Dental Group:
832-895-5120
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
2443 S Galveston Ave
Pearland, Texas
77581
