Posted by INSPIRE SMILES DENTAL on May 20 2021, 09:30 AM
When Covid-19 arrived in 2020, dental offices were forced to close down for months. This put millions at risk of developing more severe dental issues as half the population hadat least one decayed tooth or showed signs of untreated gum disease.
However, the true impact on people with oral health concerns could not be measured at the height of the pandemic. Over 15 months on, we have a clearer picture of the dental problems Americans have endured or have developed during these tough times.
As uncertainty surrounding the job market and the economy shot up, people began to experience an increase in stress-related oral concerns.
A survey of over 4,000 dentists conducted by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute (HPI) revealed the stark reality people were faced with when much of the country was put under lockdown.
About 59.4% of the participating dentists revealed that their patients suffered from increased levels of bruxism, while 53.4% reported heightened instances of cracked or chipped teeth and TMJ symptoms.
Over 29.7% of dentists said that they saw signs of periodontal disease in their patients while 26.4% reported an increase in dental caries.
Another report on Dentistry Today supported the HPI’s findings with the following evidence:
If you have any queries regarding your oral health or are looking to get treatment for an existing ailment, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farhana Rassiwala at Inspire Smiles Dental by calling (925) 833-9500, booking online, or visiting us at 7739 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568.
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