Zahnpflege & Mundhygiene

Tooth root infections can lead to depression

Zahnwurzelentzündungen können zu Depressionen führen

Have you ever heard of a postdental depression It is believed that Inflammations in the body as well as untreated tooth root infections can lead to depression. It is assumed that inflammatory substances can overcome the blood-brain barrier and harmful bacteria can affect the brain's metabolism. What else is known about this topic and why bad teeth can generally lead to depression, you will find out in today's blog post.

Bad teeth can cause depression

Caries, tooth root inflammation or periodontitis can lead to very bad and rotten teeth in the long term if left untreated. In the end, even tooth loss is a risk. Bad teeth not only look bad, but can also be painful and smell bad. You can certainly imagine that bad breath and tooth pain can even affect the lives of those affected so much that sick teeth are suspected, depression to trigger.

The social pressure increasesBeautiful white teeth are more than ever one of the top beauty ideals. Whether in films, in advertising or in magazines, most people portrayed in public are noticed by their white teeth. Their Teeth not only beautifully white, but also particularly straight.

Honestly? Very few people have white, straight and consistently healthy teeth from birth. Rather, it is the case that most people, the with a radiant smile convince, many dental treatments People with sparkling white teeth feel happier and even more successful.

People who, on the other hand, avoid regular visits to the dentist, but feel exactly the opposite of happiness and contentment. Darkly discolored teeth, stumps or even missing teeth ensure that People are ashamed to laughThey consciously cover their mouths in public and are extremely ashamed of their teeth. This condition and the resulting behavior can be completely unconsciously lead to a deep depression.

First Aid for Fear of the Dentist

Many people have incredible much Fear of the dentist. In most cases, this is unfounded. Admittedly, the Treatment at the dentist is not always pleasant, but has changed a lot in recent years and has become much more humane. Not least due to modern technologies, most treatments at the dentist are absolutely painless.

At a Dentist who specializes in anxious patients No one should be ashamed of their teeth. Dentists who work with passion, treat their patients without prejudiceThey enable their patients to have a complete set of teeth without pain. The aesthetic, but above all the health aspect, is the main focus here.

However, it is not only the dental status that is important for white and beautiful teeth, but also daily care. Here our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush very good results.

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