Vigorous exercise is good for almost all of the body — except perhaps the teeth, according to a surprising new study of athletes which observed that when competitive athletes work out, the amount of saliva that they produced progressively lessened, meaning that their mouths became drier, regardless of whether they consumed water or other beverages during the workout. The saliva’s chemical composition also shifted, growing more alkaline as the workout continued. Excess alkalinity in saliva is thought to contribute to the development of tartar plaques on teeth and other problems. Brush and floss, as you know you should. And if you’re a serious endurance athlete, consider visiting a dentist like Farhoumand Dental!
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:15:46 +0000
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