What Seasonal Affective Disorder Can Do to Your Oral Health

Dr. Mitul Patel • January 22, 2020

It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s the time of year when even people living in the south can get depressed. Experts believe that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is triggered when our bodies have less exposure to natural light. Not only does this give you the blues, it can lead to poor oral health. Teeth are not self-cleaning and require daily care – find out why it’s critical to avoid letting depression get in the way of how you tend to your teeth and gums.

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