Aim: The purpose of the study is to analyze how periodontal health is affected based on psychological understanding of people about various periodontal diseases and if they are aware of basic hygiene modalities to keep a healthy periodontium. Materials and methods: A cross- sectional interview-based survey was conducted among 300 people between age groups of 20-60 years. During interviews, participants provided information on their demographic characteristics, educational attainment and general gingival health. They were also assessed on their level of stress that they usually endure. Result: Our study showed general increase periodontal as well as gingival diseases with age. People also had relatively less knowledge, mostly in those people who were not well educated. Young people were enthusiastic to improve their periodontal health. Conclusion: The study shows that people who are under greater stress showed a steep decline in their periodontal health and people with poor socio-economic background also ended up with more frequent oral health problems.