Our emotional state has an important connection to our oral health, according to a growing body of research. A CareQuest report reveals the top ways that dental and mental health are entwined based on their own research and other scientific literature. The report compares those who suffer from mental health issues to those who do not:
- Adults with severe depression are more than twice as likely to not brush their teeth at least twice a day
- Adults with depression floss their teeth less often
- People with depression visit the dentist much less often
- Adults with poor mental health (including depression) are more likely to have unmet oral health needs and are less likely to seek care
- Depression is linked to higher levels of dental decay
- Periodontal (gum) disease is associated with higher scores on measures of depression
- Depression scores are higher in people with chronic face and jaw pain
- Young adults with a history of depression are more likely to have extended use of opioid prescriptions after having a wisdom tooth removed
With CoPower, your clients can provide care to employees who need it most with an EAP from Unum along with an affordable Dental plan from Delta Dental.
Contact CoPower about how you can offer an EAP and dental benefits on the same platform to your small groups.
Jason Diffenauer
CoPower Sales Account Manager
jdiffenauer@copower.com
650-931-1731
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