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Patients with anxiety disorders may disregard their oral health altogether and are at an increased risk for cavities, periodontal (gum) disease and bruxism (teeth grinding). Anxiety could be caused by being anxious of a needle and complicated procedures.
"Tell your dentist about your anxiety disorder and what medications you are on," says AGD spokesperson Mike Bromberg, DDS.