How Stress from Traffic Jams Affects Oral Health: Expert Tips to Protect Your Teeth

2024-05-05 07:29:00

A dental health specialist has revealed that traffic jams on the roads are affecting… Health of the mouth and teethThis increases stress, which in turn affects the vehicle driver by putting pressure on the teeth, leading to their erosion and breakage in the long run.

Community Dental Health Specialist at the Qassim Region Regional Dental Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Dahham Al-Saffan to Al-Youm: “Stress resulting from traffic jams is known to affect the public health, but its impact on oral health can also be significant. »

He explained that traffic jams are one of the main stressors, especially in big cities where people spend long hours in cars, indicating that chronic stress can lead to many health problems, including those that affect mouth and teeth.

Damage to the mouth and teeth

Al-Saffan added that the direct effect of stress on oral health is gingivitis and disease, as stress can weaken the immune system, making the gums more susceptible to infections.

Specialist from “Al-Youm”: Traffic jams affect oral health – Creative Commons

Additionally, stress can affect the body’s ability to fight the bacteria that causes gingivitis, in addition to tooth erosion and breakage, because people who experience stress can put pressure on their teeth (bruxism). , which leads to erosion and tooth breakage in the long term. Over time, stress can lead to dry mouth, which reduces saliva production, an important factor in maintaining oral health.

He highlighted some strategies to mitigate the impact of traffic jams, including planning trips in advance, using public transportation, which can reduce the time a person spends in traffic jams, and relaxation exercises such as breathing.

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