The last year has been rough to say the least. You’re working from home or perhaps out of work, and you’re in charge of corralling your kids for remote learning. You’re worried about your loved ones’ safety, and yet you’re bursting to get out of the house and see people again. Even if you haven’t been directly infected with COVID-19, you’ve definitely been affected by the pandemic with stress.
Unfortunately, this unavoidable stress can cause a host of problems, not just with your emotional well-being but also to your oral health. Did you know that since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a significant rise in dental emergencies? It’s much more than just a coincidence. In this post, you’ll learn how stress from COVID can impact your smile and how regular visits with your dentist is the most important step to stopping stress-related dental emergencies.
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