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In this context, Sanitas has presented a new Sanitas Oral Health Study 2026. This study, carried out in collaboration with the MasMetrica Institute on a sample of more than 2,000 people, highlights how situations of emotional stress can leave their mark on the mouth.

“At Sanitas Dental, we firmly believe that taking care of oral health is taking care of overall well-being. That's why, as part of our commitment to education and awareness, we will continue to promote studies like this one that help people better understand how to care for their health,” explains Jesús Bonilla, General Manager of Sanitas Dental.

The research shows that among those experiencing high levels of stress, almost half (46.5%) admit to frequently clenching or grinding their teeth, while among those living under less stress, this behavior decreases significantly, affecting only 14% of respondents. In other words, stress triples the incidence of bruxism among Spaniards.

Anxiety further intensifies this physical response. Among those surveyed who report feeling anxiety constantly or daily, 56.2% say they regularly experience bruxism, while among those who report low levels of anxiety, the figure is 21.2%.

“Bruxism is a disorder characterized by the involuntary habit of clenching or grinding the teeth, which can occur during sleep or while awake. This behavior can cause tooth wear, overload of the jaw muscles, and discomfort in the jaw joint, so its detection and treatment are important to preserve oral health,” explains Lorena Trinidad, a dentist on the Clinical Innovation and Healthcare Quality team at Sanitas Dental.

Source and full news article: https://www.eldentistamoderno.com/texto-diario/mostrar/5912125/estres-multiplica-tres-bruxismo-espana