In today’s society, the emphasis on appearance and self-presentation has never been greater. While maintaining good dental health is crucial for physical well-being, it also plays a significant role ...

There’s a bidirectional relationship between mental health and oral health. When someone’s mental health suffers, it can cause a decline in oral health. Conversely, unmet dental problems can lead to ...

Your mental health affects the health of your whole body, including your oral health. People who have mental health problems are more likely to have oral health conditions like teeth and gum problems.

Individuals with mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report ...

People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that's perhaps lesser known is that they're more likely than the overall population to have poor oral health. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

Individuals with gum disease were more likely to have depression, anxiety and other chronic illnesses, a new study found. MARTIN MEISSNER ASSOCIATED PRESS Your dental and mental health could be linked ...

The number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress ...

Amanda Wheeler is an investigator on a MetroSouth Health 2025 grant exploring use of Queensland Emergency Departments for people with mental ill-health seeking acute care for oral health problems.