Endurance Exercise Can Damage Your Teeth—Here’s How…
Author: Ola Thomas | Category: Health, Uncategorized
According to dental professionals, endurance athletes are at greater risk for dental problems than non-athletes, courtesy of their fitness regimen. Why would that be so?
As it turns out, there appears to be two primary culprits contributing to this phenomenon: consuming large amounts of sports drinks, and breathing improperly during training, causing dry mouth.
Either of these can wreak havoc with your oral health, and the risks are amplified when you add them together.
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