Lowcountry dentists notice uptick in oral health problems during pandemic VIDEO: Local dentists notice uptick in oral health problems during pandemic By Carter Coyle | February 9, 2021 at 5:59 PM EST - Updated February 10 at 9:41 AM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Even if you have not gotten sick from the COVID-19 virus, the pandemic could still be harming your health through stress. Stress can physically manifest in your head, mouth and neck, and cause tooth, jaw and muscle pain. The American Association of Endodontists reported more than half of Americans put off regular dental check-ups because of the pandemic. 25% of people said they waited until later in the morning to brush their teeth, while 21% of people admitted they completely stopped brushing in the morning.