{"id":426,"date":"2014-09-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/hey-runners-pay-special-attention-to-your-oral-health\/"},"modified":"2014-09-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T00:00:00","slug":"hey-runners-pay-special-attention-to-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/hey-runners-pay-special-attention-to-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Hey Runners! Pay Special Attention To Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" ARE YOU A RUNNER?\u00a0<\/strong>Or, do you know a runner? Here\u2019s an important question to ask… \u201cDoes your training include specific consideration for your oral health?\u201d Do those two things sound unrelated? There\u2019re\u00a0not.<\/strong> Read on! <\/p>\n

With Each Extra Training Hour, Decay Risk Goes Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The rest of your body may be in tip-top shape. But a recent study<\/strong><\/a> published in the Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science In Sports found two very\u00a0specific oral health problem areas for athletes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

1. Dry Mouth Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Think about\u00a0the way your mouth feels when you\u2019re racing or on a training run. You\u2019re likely breathing heavily through your mouth. Your mouth becomes\u00a0dry as a desert<\/strong>. In addition, because there\u2019s higher susceptibility to dehydration (at some level) you\u00a0don\u2019t recover from dry mouth as quickly as you would otherwise. Dry mouth creates a danger zone for your teeth.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

2. Sport-Related Nutrition Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re racing or on training runs, what are you putting into your body, and how are those things affecting your teeth? If you\u2019re like most runners, you\u2019re often consuming: <\/p>\n

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  • acidic sports drinks, some of which have lots of sugar<\/li>\n
  • energy gels or\u00a0gummies that stick to\u00a0your dry teeth<\/li>\n
  • energy bars that are often loaded with sugar and starch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These kinds of substances inside a dry mouth, coupled with the likelihood that they will sit on your teeth for long periods of time, creates an unfriendly environment for your healthy smile. <\/p>\n

    This DOES NOT Mean You Should Stop Running!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Of course not! Just be aware! And, here are some helpful suggestions… <\/p>\n

    Be Cautious About What You\u2019re Eating & Drinking<\/h4>\n
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    • Drink lots of water! Water<\/em>, not energy drinks are best.<\/li>\n
    • If you DO consume energy drinks, rotate them with water. Rinse, rinse, rinse.<\/li>\n
    • Drink water BEFORE you get dehydrated, not after.<\/li>\n
    • Brush before and after workouts.<\/li>\n
    • If you\u2019re consuming gels or other sticky substances, mix in some carrot or celery sticks (scrubber foods).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      And, Avoid Embarrassment Too\u00a0(haha)<\/em>…<\/h4>\n

      Don\u2019t be that awkward runner… <\/p>\n

      What Are YOU\u00a0Training For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Are you an avid runner? Or maybe you\u2019re just jogging a little bit. Talk to us if you\u2019re starting any kind of new workout plan. As you know, we like to keep up with any health-related changes in your life. It helps us keep your mouth healthy. Let us know!<\/strong> <\/p>\n

      Thanks for being our valued patient and friend.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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