{"id":585,"date":"2020-04-23T22:02:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T22:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/?p=585"},"modified":"2020-05-07T22:10:44","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T22:10:44","slug":"managing-stress-dentist-weatherford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/managing-stress-dentist-weatherford\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Stress in Quarantine: Keeping Your Oral Health Intact"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everyone has unique ways of managing stress. If we\u2019re honest with ourselves, some are better for us than others. After a long day, it can be easy to lapse into easy habits that may not benefit you in the long run. With nearly everyone living in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, these habits can easily become exacerbated.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many, such as nail biting, smoking, and snacking, can have adverse effects on your oral health. Instead of constantly indulging them, your dentist in Weatherford has some suggestions on how to manage stress while maintaining your healthy smile.<\/p>\n

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Stress Habits & Oral Health<\/h2>\n

Many of the habits people develop to manage stress are based around short term gratification. It feels nice to have that extra glass of wine or another slice of pizza. While these are fine in moderation, they can impact both your oral and overall health if you partake in them constantly.<\/p>\n

While certainly not an exhaustive list, some of the most common stress habits that can take a toll on your oral health are:<\/p>\n