We know how powerful the emotional impact of tooth loss is to a lot of people. Some compared it to losing an arm or leg, others admitted avoiding leaving their homes in embarrassment.
Another UK research revealed that 70% (9.7 million) of people surveyed with bad teeth say that bad teeth negatively affected their lives.
But what exactly is the connection between poor oral health and depression?
Here’s some information from a study made by a team of researchers from the Deakin IMPACT Strategic Research Centre in Australia.