India, March 31 -- Most people equate stress with headaches, exhaustion, or emotional strain. Its effects, however, extend beyond the brain. Stress causes the body to react in a variety of subtle ways, and the mouth is frequently one of the first areas to show these changes. Chronic stress can subtly affect dental health long before more noticeable symptoms appear because oral tissues are extremely sensitive to inflammation, hormonal changes, and muscular strain. In an exclusive conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr Tania Nijhawan, Founder, Udana Wellness, smile designing (NYU,USA) and cosmetic dentistry (USC,USA), revealed how stress can significantly impact oral health.

Dr Tania said, "Gum inflammation is one of the most prevalent ways th...