{"id":5,"date":"2020-03-24T20:26:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T20:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2020-04-06T20:30:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T20:30:48","slug":"dentist-mckinney-dental-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/24\/dentist-mckinney-dental-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Relief During Quarantine: Your Teeth Will Thank You!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_305718960__1586204904_92648-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in blue shirt with long hair meditating \" class=\"wp-image-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_305718960__1586204904_92648-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_305718960__1586204904_92648-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_305718960__1586204904_92648.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The spread of COVID-19 has caused stress on everyone,\nwhether you know it or not. The constant worry of being affected, spreading the\nvirus to others, and the financial uncertainty that comes with it can lead to a\nlot of anxiety. While you\u2019re quarantined, you may turn to some unhealthy habits\nto cope with your stress. However, nail biting, smoking, and constant snacking\ncan lead to a variety of dental issues. Keep reading to learn more about how\nthese bad habits can affect you as well as some alternative ways you can reduce\nstress from your dentist in McKinney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nail Biting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may turn toward this activity when you\u2019re anxious or\nbored. However, nail biting is not only a nasty and unsightly habit that\u2019s bad\nfor your hands, but it can also damage your smile. Biting on your nails can lead\nto chipped and cracked enamel, causing sensitivity as well as higher risks of\nadditional dental injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tobacco Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tobacco has been used for hundreds of years to \u201ctake the\nedge off,\u201d and many people are on edge due to the spread of COVID-19. Smoking and\ntobacco use can raise your risk of different types of cancer, but this bad\nhabit can also hurt your smile. Cigarettes stain your teeth, cause yellowing,\nand they make it harder for your gum tissue to heal after it\u2019s been damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Constant Snacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another habit you may pick up during quarantine is constant\nsnacking. Consistent grazing will not only increase your chances of obesity and\nthe problems that come with it, but this food intake also hurts your teeth.\nWhen you constantly snack, you\u2019re not giving your mouth the breaks it needs to\nwash away bacteria and food debris with saliva. This can increase your risk of\ntooth decay, gum disease, and infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Manage Your Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s easy to turn to some of the addictive habits\nabove, you can try to substitute these activities instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-isolating doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t go outside! Go\nfor a run, a walk, a bike ride, or other solo physical activities. Exercise is\namazing for the body, but it also helps relieve stress and anxiety. Even just\ngetting out of the house every once in a while to go to your local park or for\na drive will help you feel calmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditating can also really help when feeling stressed. Find\na comfortable place and meditate or even do yoga to work in some exercise. This\nwill help get your mind off of the anxieties facing the world as well as the\nbad habits you want to use to cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this uncertain time, there\u2019s no need to add more\nstress to the equation with dental problems caused by bad habits. Remember this\nuseful information and use these tips to manage your anxiety while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">protecting your\nsmile!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Julie Kim is a highly trained dentist who wants her\npatients to know the dangers of some of the coping mechanisms that come with\nstress. If you have any questions, or if you\u2019re experiencing a dental\nemergency, she can be reached through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mystudiodental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> and by phone at\n(972) 547-0066.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The spread of COVID-19 has caused stress on everyone, whether you know it or not. The constant worry of being affected, spreading the virus to others, and the financial uncertainty that comes with it can lead to a lot of anxiety. 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