You may not realize it, but your oral health can actually be affected by your mental health.
One of the ways your body manifests chronic stress, for example, is with teeth grinding, an often involuntary habit that can prematurely wear your teeth down and damage your tooth enamel.
You might be clenching down hard on your jaw and grinding your teeth without even knowing you’re doing it, perhaps while you sleep or in a stressful situation like sitting in traffic when you’re already running late.
Your jaw joint, or TMJ, can become misaligned as a result, causing related symptoms like persistent headaches and muscle tension.
So before it hurts your smile, be sure to visit your Glendale, AZ dentist to find custom solutions and relief for your painful TMJ and teeth grinding symptoms!
Call Italian Smiles today at 602-857-9945 or schedule online.
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