Stress can significantly affect oral health, leading to issues like teeth grinding (bruxism), acid reflux, and neglect of ...

New research suggests that the microbes in a pregnant woman’s saliva might reveal much more than just oral health. A study ...

The authors conclude, "Our study shows that numerous aspects of the oral microbiome in pregnancy are associated with women's life stress and mental health. Importantly, these associations differ ...

The number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing ...

Research shows maternal mental health affects oral microbiome diversity. Stress, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms can alter ...

The authors conclude, "Our study shows that numerous aspects of the oral microbiome in pregnancy are associated with women's life stress and mental health. Importantly, these associations differ ...

The authors conclude, “Our study shows that numerous aspects of the oral microbiome in pregnancy are associated with women’s life stress and mental health. Importantly, these associations ...

Oral Health Kansas, a health consumer advocacy organization, developed the tool a few years ago. The executive director says ...

New research has found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression ...

A pregnant person’s saliva can offer clues about their mental state, including whether they are experiencing anxiety, ...

Specific stress and mental health traits were also associated with high levels of certain microbe species. The researchers said that their findings suggest that the oral microbiome could be a ...