Hey I can't seem to post comments on the blog, but i think i can reply here..
So about stress and perio.. I totally agree with Cat :)
Chronic stress is related to perio due to the decreased immune function and increased risk of suceptibiltiy to perio.
Also, not too sure if you've read the perio and stress articles yet, but some also suggest that people who are chronically stressed also have a poorer quality of life (due to social determinants- lifestyle choices, diet, income, etc)
Eg. they may choose to smoke to cope with their stress --> nicotine (smoking) has an effect on oral health --> increased risk of perio
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Hey Renae, thanks for popping by and confirming that for me. I am sitting here trying to decipher the 'histological' aspects from this article. I really just keep reverting back to the CNS ANS activation which effectively comes about by psychsocial stress which as you said can stem from lifestyle habits such as smoking, diet and obesity (potential diabetes), poor oral hygiene behaviours brought on by stress. Essentially, activating the endocrine and immune systems resuting in inflammatory responses conducive to perio.
ReplyDeleteExcellent addition Renae. Well done.
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