The oral health care center treats patients of all ages.

Collective stress may have contributed to a rise in bruxism, or involuntary jaw clenching and grinding, which is the likely culprit in the increased rate of broken teeth.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 18, 2020

A September 29 article on CNN reports on the unusual number of broken teeth dentists are treating lately during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the article points out that there is no evidence to suggest that coronavirus directly weakens teeth, there is a consensus among the dental and medical communities that the virus has put many people on edge, worsening all kinds of health conditions. This collective stress may have contributed to a rise in bruxism, or involuntary jaw clenching and grinding, which is the likely culprit in the increased rate of broken teeth. Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care says that, as a general dentist office, it can’t treat the underlying psychological conditions that may be causing broken teeth, but it can help those who find themselves suffering stress-related dental issues.

Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care says patients should, of course, try and be mindful of their jaw clenching or tooth grinding habits. Taking a few moments out of every day to relax and get away from the stress of the pandemic can ease many problems, the dental center notes. The oral health care group says that patients who have already broken a tooth have outstanding options open to them. It adds that, while it can be fairly traumatic and painful to experience such an injury, the vast majority of cases are easily treatable with dental crowns or other prosthetics.

The most important thing for patients to remember, the center says, is that it is always crucial to promptly seek dental assistance in cases such as these, as delaying treatment will only exacerbate the problem. Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care notes that infection and tooth decay are far more likely in broken teeth as the more vulnerable inner portions of the tooth typically become exposed. Waiting too long for help can result in increased treatment costs, pain, and time off from work.

The Santa Clarita dental office says that in addition to being mindful of the pressure patients are putting on their teeth, they can reduce the chances of a break by practicing good dental hygiene. The dental center notes that, while the connection may not be abundantly clear at first, it adds that a strong dental hygiene routine can limit or prevent the development of harmful conditions such as gum disease, which is known to weaken both the soft and hard tissues of a patient’s mouth. Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care says that if a healthy mouth is even slightly beneficial in reducing the chances of a break, great dental hygiene—which offers many great benefits in itself—is worth it.

Readers can learn more about Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care by visiting their website at https://scvdentalcare.com/ or by calling (661) 259-9674.

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