Depression and Oral Health: A Comprehensive Review
While everyone is well aware of the oral-systemic link, depression is often overlooked. Here's how you can help your patients who suffer from depression.
The intricate relationship between oral health and overall well-being continues to garner significant attention. While many understand the connection between oral health and systemic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the link between oral health and mental health, particularly depression, is often overlooked. Dental professionals must recognize and address the bidirectional relationship between oral health and depression to provide comprehensive care to our patients.
Signs and symptoms of depression
Nearly 40% of people struggle with depression.1 Depression is characterized by symptoms that last for most of the day or at least two weeks. Symptoms include feeling sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, pessimistic, irritable, frustrated, or guilty. Decreased energy, fatigue, loss of interest, difficulty sleeping, oversleeping, or waking up early are also signs of depression, and another is losing interest in things that once brought pleasure...
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The intricate relationship between oral health and overall well-being continues to garner significant attention. While many understand the connection between oral health and systemic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the link between oral health and mental health, particularly depression, is often overlooked. Dental professionals must recognize and address the bidirectional relationship between oral health and depression to provide comprehensive care to our patients.
Signs and symptoms of depression
Nearly 40% of people struggle with depression.1 Depression is characterized by symptoms that last for most of the day or at least two weeks. Symptoms include feeling sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, pessimistic, irritable, frustrated, or guilty. Decreased energy, fatigue, loss of interest, difficulty sleeping, oversleeping, or waking up early are also signs of depression, and another is losing interest in things that once brought pleasure...
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