Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Unexpected Way Running Affects your Teeth










 
We all know that exercising is great for your health. One of the primary reasons for running is that it helps lose weight, fight heart disease and relives stress. However running can also have hidden negative effect on one of the most important parts of your body; Teeth.
When you add all the carbs, sports drinks and protein bars that are likely consumed during or after a work out, your mouth has the perfect environment for cavi...ties. Sugar feeds decay-causing bacteria and our defenses against this bad bacteria lives in our saliva.
While most runners breath through their mouth, the mouth is usually dry during the entire run which slows saliva rates and makes it harder for the mouth to clean its self. Therefore, when the mouth is dry, your teeth are at risk.

Here are a few things you can to save your teeth during a workout!

1.Stay hydrated


2.Pop a sugar free mint or a piece gum after a workout (helps your saliva glands to start working again)


3.Brush and floss regularly

 

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