The June
issue of the International Dental Journal reports that bad dental health is
linked with work related stress.
The study
involved 134 IT workers in India
who reported bleeding gums and sensitive teeth as the most extreme instances of poor oral health that negatively affected their daily lives. Those with the worst
symptoms also reported the highest levels of stress at work.
However, when judging the overall health of the IT worker's mouths as measured by the number of cavities, fillings and levels of gum disease, no correlation to work stress was found.
However, when judging the overall health of the IT worker's mouths as measured by the number of cavities, fillings and levels of gum disease, no correlation to work stress was found.
After
taking into account gender and age of the IT workers studied, the researchers
included that higher levels of work stress were linked with poor oral-related
health, albeit self-reported. Interestingly enough, the study did not find a
link between cigarette smoking and work stress.
Over the
years, surveys have found that as many as 40% of people report they are
"extremely stressed" at work. A 1992 study found a link between
poorer gum health and work stress but very few studies actually looked at how
work stress might affect oral health until now.
Stress is a major player in our bodies reactions. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteStress not only increases gum disease but can cause many other problems to one's health.It is very much required to know how to manage stress and learn stress management practices to be healthy and fit.
ReplyDeleteGood to see the post here.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true and dangerous information for all. Stress is main reason for bad reactions. Stress not only increase the gum disease but also increase different disease in our body. Keep your body fit and stay healthy....
ReplyDeletei also agree with you post. but there are treatment available about gums. if you want healthy teeth so go to dentist asap and take suggestion about your teeth..
ReplyDeleteI didn't know this before until i read your blog. Thanks for sharing.
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