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The excess workload can cause fatigue and emotional disorders, according to the Study on Oral Health carried out by Sanitas in 2022. In this, andl 70.73 percent of those surveyed stated that work stress affected their oral health.
Common stress-related oral problems include bruxism, in which teeth are clenched and ground, increasing pressure and potentially fracturing them. In addition, gingivitis and periodontitis can arise due to the increase in bacterial plaque. Cold sores and canker sores can also appear due to an increase in cortisol, a stress-related hormone.
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Stress can have effects on people’s oral health.
“Oral problems linked to stress evolve gradually, the consequences are not evident until they are in advanced stages. In the event of any suspicion of stress or another psychological problem, it is essential to seek care, either in person or through video consultation, to address the disease on time and reduce its impact on mental, physical and oral health”, concludes Jorge Buenavida Camarero, a psychologist at BluaU de Sanitas for the aforementioned agency.
