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How life stress makes us ignore warning signs

My gums bleed when I brush and I know I should see a dentist but I keep telling myself it will get better on its own because I cannot handle one more thing right now

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When overwhelmed, the mind protects itself by minimizing additional concerns, even when delay increases future burden.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Dental and oral health?”

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