When life gets hard, feelings of anxiety and depression may begin to creep in and take over your mental health. Millions of Americans suffer in silence while appearing completely “normal” to onlookers. Unfortunately, the toll it can take doesn’t just negatively impact your mind but also your smile. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, nearly two-thirds of people living with depression claimed to have a toothache in the last year. What is the link between mental and oral health? Read on to learn what you can do to improve your health and wellbeing and start living a better life.
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