Life A silent byproduct of the pandemic: Stress is causing a spike in chipped and cracked teeth March 24, 2021March 24, 2021James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal SentinelComments Off on A silent byproduct of the pandemic: Stress is causing a spike in chipped and cracked teeth More than 70% of dentists surveyed are seeing an increase of patients with teeth grinding and clenching problems associated with stress.