Experts Speak Out: Oral Health Takes a Hit When Mental Health Is Compromised

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Experts—including two dentists and one therapist—explained to Time magazine how mental health issues can significantly affect oral health, in an article published on July 23. 

Kojo Sarfo, a psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, says “everything becomes difficult” when someone is dealing with depression, whether it’s a major episode or a minor slowdown.

As a result, tasks like brushing one’s teeth can become overwhelmingly tedious or even feel impossible, which can impact oral health. 

Suhail Mohiuddin, a dentist based in Chicago and co-founder of Dentologie, estimates that up to 20% of patients at his clinic have experienced a mental-health issue that impacted their oral health at some point in their lives.

The article highlights once again how closely oral and mental health are intertwined.

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