Dental Health and Mental Health


Oral Health and Mental Illness:



Depression is very common mental health condition all over the world. In which the mentally ill person can lose their interest in everyday activities they even do not take care of their oral hygiene. Which leads to the poor oral health. In fact, 2 out of 3 people with mental illness (depression) say that they are having oral health problems Dentist should be informed so that they’ll make sure your teeth stay healthy, so you can focus on your mental health.

Oral Health is a common among mentally ill people which is related to poor food habit, side effects of the medicine these results in poor oral hygiene and will ultimately leads to periodontal disease which effect the whole body.

When we compare general patent to mentally ill patients there are 3 time more cases of teeth removal. In a survey it was found that 92% cases are of tooth decay in which 23% never go for the treatment and 40% consumed tobacco and 9 % of then are suffering from periodontal disease, which is more often in the people who smoke.

Some of the main issues for those suffering with mental illness include:

  • Neglect: People suffering from mental illnesses have a habit to avoiding dental care, so their oral hygiene is neglected. This leads to gum disease and tooth decay.
  • Anxiety: Many people are very scared when they visit dentist and as a result, they avoid going to their dentist regularly. Which result in bad impact on oral health.
  • Brushing actions: Over-vigorous brushing activities by those with bipolar as comparable issue could bring about them brushing without end the veneer on the surface of the tooth.
  • Medication: They are taking may deliver antagonistic oral impacts, particularly dry mouth, which is a result of lessened salvia stream.


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