10/08/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            ⚡️ Cortisol: The Stress Hormone That Impacts Your Smile 🦷
In small bursts, cortisol is helpful—it wakes you up, helps you adapt to challenges, and controls inflammation. But when it stays elevated too long, it:
❌ Breaks down bone and gum tissue
❌ Weakens your immune defenses
❌ Slows healing in your mouth
Balanced cortisol = stronger teeth, healthier gums, and steady energy.
You can support healthy cortisol with:
🥩 Nutrient-dense foods like red meat, avocados, bone broth, papaya
😴 Consistent sleep & gentle movement
🌿 Stress management practices like prayer, breathwork, and time outdoors
👉 Have you noticed stress show up in your teeth or gums?