Helpful Dental Health Care Tips for Athletes

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Helpful Dental Health Care Tips for Athletes
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Athletes

• Athletes may be at higher risk for dental
  erosion. Ironic as it seems, this is the result
  of a study conducted by a team of German dental
  researchers.
• Researchers divided participants into two groups
  - one composed of triathletes and the other are
  non-athletes.
• Average age for both groups is 36 although the
  athletes were found to have leaner bodies.

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Questionnaires Revealed

• There was also no difference with their saliva
  samples when they're at rest.
• However, researchers discovered that athletes who
  spend the most time training were also the ones
  with most cavities.
• Questionnaires also revealed that 51 percent of
  the athletes consume water during training
  whereas the rest take sports drinks.

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Keep Cavities At Bay

• While athletes may be healthier than
  non-athletes, it's still good to note that dental
  health is part of overall health.
• And there are ways how you, as an athlete, can
  take care of your teeth and keep cavities at bay.

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Here are some important tips
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Drink Plenty Of Water

• While you love your sports drinks and there's no
  arguing too that these drinks are good for
  athletes, this time, try to rehydrate by drinking
  water instead.  
• Or, make sure to drink water after taking your
  sports drink.
• When in training, chances are sugar from your
  sports drink will sit on your teeth for long
  hours.
• Drinking water as follow up will help prevent
  this from happening.

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Switch To Less Sugary Snacks

• Skip the protein bars and try nuts and seeds for
  your energy snacks.
• You get to stay away from sugar and still feel
  energized.

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Keep An Oral Health Care Kit With You

• Don't let yourself make anymore excuses.
• Just as you pack your bags before you head out to
  go hiking, training, or running, be sure to bring
  as well your toothbrush, toothpaste, dental
  floss, and your mouthwash.
• Don't let your dental health get left behind
  while you are making an effort to keep your body
  healthy.

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Always Brush Your Teeth

• Just as you take a shower or change into fresh
  clothes after a long day of working out, make it
  a habit to brush your teeth as well.
• Or if it's not possible, at least rinse using
  your mouthwash.

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Caring for Your Dental Health

• These four important tips may take some time
  getting used to, but it will certainly go a long
  way to keeping your teeth protected from
  cavities.
• Living an active lifestyle is good for your body,
  but dont forget that caring for your dental
  health is also as important.
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