{"id":270,"date":"2022-06-15T20:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:21:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:21:52","slug":"can-swimming-in-a-pool-harm-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/15\/can-swimming-in-a-pool-harm-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Swimming in a Pool Harm Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summertime is finally upon us! Get ready for warmer weather, backyard cookouts, and fun-filled days spent at the swimming pool! But did you know that swimming in a pool, despite being an excellent way to keep cool during these hot summer days, can actually be quite harmful for your teeth? Keep reading to learn more from your dentist<\/a> about the threat that chlorine poses towards your teeth, along with some tips for protecting your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Swimming in a Pool Affects Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swimming pools typically have an ingredient called chlorine added to them. Chlorine is what keeps the water free from bacteria and is also responsible for the chemical odor that\u2019s sometimes present around swimming pools. Prolonged exposure to chlorine can dry out your skin and turn your hair green, but you might not know that it can also harm your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chlorinated pools and hot tubs can sometimes contain pH levels that cause enamel erosion on your teeth\u2014and once your enamel is gone, it\u2019s gone for good! Even if you don\u2019t swim with your mouth open, water can still seep in and erode your enamel. If this happens often enough, you can develop a condition called swimmer\u2019s calculus, which is characterized by hard, brown tartar deposits forming on the front teeth. This can lead to all sorts of problems including hypersensitivity when consuming hot or cold foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But chlorine isn\u2019t the only thing you should be concerned about, though\u2014swimming pools are also notorious for horseplay and accidents! Slipping or falling can easily lead to a mouth injury, as can many fun sports or games such as water polo and pool volleyball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Protecting Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to protect your smile while swimming this summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n