{"id":8657,"date":"2021-02-02T21:57:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T21:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?p=8657"},"modified":"2022-06-09T11:33:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T11:33:00","slug":"runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Runners Are Messing Up Their Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>June 9, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><p>Runners are extremely healthy individuals, and this is because they engage in regular workouts. However, research has shown that runners are at a high risk of suffering from dental problems. In fact, a dentist may be able to tell that you are a runner from the moment you visit the office. But how exactly does this sport affect the teeth? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#You_Might_be_Taking_too_Much_Sugar\" title=\"You Might be Taking too Much Sugar\">You Might be Taking too Much Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#Your_Mouth_Might_be_Drying_Up\" title=\"Your Mouth Might be Drying Up\">Your Mouth Might be Drying Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#You_Might_be_Chewing_Energy_Bars_too_Much\" title=\"You Might be Chewing Energy Bars too Much\">You Might be Chewing Energy Bars too Much<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#You_Might_be_Opening_Bottles_with_Your_Teeth\" title=\"You Might be Opening Bottles with Your Teeth\">You Might be Opening Bottles with Your Teeth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/runners-are-messing-up-their-teeth\/#About_Justin_Webber\" title=\"About Justin Webber\">About Justin Webber<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_be_Taking_too_Much_Sugar\"><\/span>You Might be Taking too Much Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an athlete, you may need to take sugar regularly, as this serves as fuel for the body. After consuming sugary sports drinks, you will usually be able to run for longer distances without suffering serious fatigue. But while sugary drinks and foods can provide fuel for the sport, they will damage your teeth. Every time you consume sugary substances, the acidity level in the mouth will increase, and at some point, the enamel of the teeth will dissolve. If this goes on for a long period, your teeth will weaken and become damaged. Since sugar is essential for runners, you should not eliminate it. Instead, you can rinse your mouth with clean water after taking these drinks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Mouth_Might_be_Drying_Up\"><\/span>Your Mouth Might be Drying Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Athletes also suffer from dryness of the mouth, since physical exercises lead to the loss of fluids from the body. The result would be a reduction in the amount of saliva produced in the mouth. Also, runners experience dryness of the mouth because they occasionally breathe through the mouth. Dryness of the mouth can damage the teeth since you can no longer wash away debris, and with a sticky mouth, you will be more likely to trap decay-causing sugars.<\/p>\n<p>Again, you can counter the impacts of dryness of the mouth by drinking more water. Another solution is to chew mint or other sugar-free gums after the running session. These will stimulate your salivary glands to produce more saliva, therefore eliminating any symptoms of dryness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_be_Chewing_Energy_Bars_too_Much\"><\/span>You Might be Chewing Energy Bars too Much<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chewy energy bars are popular among athletes, but they may be damaging your teeth. These snacks tend to stick to the teeth, and this can result in damage to the enamel. Another issue with these bars is that they can damage existing dental work. In this case, the best solution would be to avoid chewy energy bars and simply go for snacks that don\u2019t stick to the teeth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_be_Opening_Bottles_with_Your_Teeth\"><\/span>You Might be Opening Bottles with Your Teeth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Runners will often open bottles with their teeth. This is usually because they get impatient when they get something to drink and rarely want to slow down. Whenever you open bottles with your teeth, you weaken them and might even chip them. It only takes one session for you to break your teeth, and this will lead to a dental emergency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Runners are prone to tooth decay, but with the tips above, they should be able to maintain good oral health. The mouth will usually let you know whenever you suffer from tooth decay and other oral issues. Usually, people ignore such issues until they visit the dentist, and the problem has usually progressed to dangerous levels. One early sign that you need to visit the dentist is a pain in the teeth. You should especially take the pain seriously if it lasts for some days. These pains usually show that your tooth may be cracked, and it can also signal that your tooth is decaying. Persistent tooth pains can also show that you have an infection in your teeth. Another common sign of poor oral health is sensitivity in the teeth. People suffering from tooth decay will usually experience sensitivity when they take hot or cold foods. They will also experience discomfort when they eat sugary foods and drinks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Should I eliminate sugary drinks so that I take care of my teeth?<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to eliminate sugary drinks in order to care for your teeth. You can just reduce your intake and make sure you always rinse your mouth with clean water after consuming sugary drinks.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do my teeth ache when I run?<\/h3>\n<p>Some runners experience pain in the teeth when they run, and that is usually caused by increased blood flow.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I reduce dryness in the mouth?<\/h3>\n<p>In order to reduce dryness in the mouth, you can take more water. Also, consider chewing sugar-free gum or mint as these would stimulate the production of saliva.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Justin_Webber\"><\/span>About Justin Webber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Justin Webber is a prolific online content creator who specialises in the dental health niche. He has been creating articles for health blogs for many years and is quite knowledgeable on the subject. Aside from writing, Justin enjoys playing football and reading mystery novels.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<br \/>\n1. https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/dental-health-dry-mouth#1<br \/>\n2. https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-sugar-destroys-teeth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2021-02-02T21:57:30+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">February 2, 2021<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>June 9, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;June 9, 2022Runners are extremely healthy individuals, and this is because they engage in regular workouts. However, research has shown that runners are at a high risk of suffering from dental problems. 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