
It’s no secret that, as a nation, we are currently undergoing a mental health crisis. A recent Gallup poll found that 29% of Americans have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives, and that 17.8% of them currently suffer from the condition.
The prominence of this condition has had wide ranging effects, including some surprising ones on the world of dentistry. Depression can have some knock-on effects on oral health; if you or a loved one are suffering from the condition, here’s what you should know.
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