Did you know that anxiety disorders affect just about 1 in 6 American adults? The most well-known include panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder. Many people don’t know how much these disorders take a toll on our bodies—even our smiles!

Research shows that one of the coping methods our body does when under high levels of stress is teeth grinding (bruxism). Bruxism can severely decline your oral health and cause dental pain. If you’re stressed and notice a bad teeth grinding habit, you should get help from your dentist in Fort Worth as soon as possible.

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Sometimes your smile can make you feel ashamed and less confident, especially if you have excessive gum tissue. This can cause you to have a tiny, uneven smile that makes you think twice about showing off your teeth.

If you want a bigger smile that reveals your true smile underneath, consider gum contouring from a professional cosmetic and restorative dentist. Your dentist in Fort Worth can reshape your gums to unveil healthy teeth that have been waiting to be shown off all along!

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