The deep connection between mental health and dental health is highlighted, showing how emotional stress and trauma can manifest in oral health, and vice versa.
Factors like depression and anxiety can lead to poor oral hygiene habits, resulting in dental issues like plaque build-up, cavities, and gum disease.
Stress-related habits such as teeth grinding and nail biting can harm oral tissues, while psychiatric medications can cause dry mouth and other dental problems.
The impact of dental health on mental well-being is discussed, emphasizing how dental issues can affect self-esteem, social life, and lead to conditions like dental phobia and chronic pain.