How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health? 7 Effects of Stress on Your Oral Health | Page 3

7 Effects of Stress on Your Oral
Health
 Stress is a big trigger for canker sores which may lead to painful and annoying
mouth ulcers.
 Gum disease is an infection in the gums that might be caused due to stress, the
stress makes it harder for the body to fight off infections.
 Stress and depression can cause the feeling of a burning mouth that leads to
the sensation of a dry, hot mouth.
 Nail-biting is an ill habit caused by stress, and this might move the teeth out of
position and damage teeth.
 Stress might cause losing teeth, bleeding gums, and bad breath.