India, Feb. 28 -- Stress is detrimental to overall wellbeing. Prolonged stress wrecks havoc on mind and body and can also affect dental health. If it's left untreated, it can cause long-term complications. From teeth grinding to dry mouth, stress has several consequences for dental health and even hygiene.

This is also an important moment to observe how closely intertwined mental and physical wellbeing is, making taking care of mental health all the more important. Certain harmful dental habits originate from intense stress.

In an interview with HT, Dr Prafull Sabadra, Founder of Dr. Sabadra's Advanced Dentistry Centre, shared a comprehensive side effects for teeth when one is under stress. Other than impulsive habits, many diseases too...