{"id":130,"date":"2015-01-20T19:31:42","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T19:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2016-06-03T18:12:41","modified_gmt":"2016-06-03T18:12:41","slug":"athletes-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/athletes-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Workout Hurting Your Smile? Athletes and Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-132 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/78459279-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"78459279\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/78459279-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/78459279.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>A solid exercise regimen can do wonders for your overall health, but do you know how your workout routine may be affecting your teeth and gums? Recent research has uncovered a correlation between strenuous exercise and an increased risk for potentially serious oral health problems, including gum disease and tooth decay. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/\">David M. Weinman, DMD<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/contact-us.html\">Westfield, NJ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/dr-weinman.html\">Dr. Weinman<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/our-team.html\">his staff<\/a> place an immense amount of emphasis on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/general-preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive dental care<\/a> for patients of all ages, particularly <strong>athletes<\/strong> at risk for oral health complications.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Runners Have More Cavities<\/h2>\n<p>While we would certainly never advise that our patients quit their healthy workout routine, we do highly encourage <strong>athletes<\/strong> to be especially aware of their <strong>oral health<\/strong> in addition to their overall physical state. <strong>Running<\/strong>, for example, can be great for muscle tone, joint strength, and cardiovascular health, but it can also wreak havoc on your gums and teeth. This is because of a rather substantial change in saliva production and composition during and after a particularly demanding run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Athletes <\/strong>and non-athletes alike were tested by researchers at a hospital\u2019s dental lab in order to determine the cause of <strong>oral health issues in runners<\/strong>. Saliva was collected from both groups while the patients were sitting still and relaxed; the results showed no indication of heightened risk. When the <strong>athletes <\/strong>were sent off on an arduous run, however, something of interest was discovered. During and after <strong>exercise<\/strong>, saliva production actually lessened and the runners\u2019 mouths became more alkaline.<\/p>\n<p>Diminished saliva and an alkaline environment within the mouth have been linked to enamel erosion, dental caries, and an increased risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/gum-disease-therapy.html\">periodontal disease<\/a>. While previous studies had hinted at sugary sports drinks as a possible cause of poor oral health in runners, this new research has proven otherwise. Fortunately, there is an easy solution for this unique problem in athletes: regular visits to <strong>Dr. Weinman <\/strong>for <strong>preventive dentistry<\/strong> checkups and cleanings. We\u2019ll help you identify your risk factors for cavities and gum disease, and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that takes your <strong>athletic lifestyle<\/strong> into consideration when protecting your smile.<\/p>\n<h2>Healthy Smile, Healthy Body<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re an athlete, you already take great care of your body. If you haven\u2019t visited the dentist in more than six months, now is the time to start taking better care of your smile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> today to schedule your visit with <strong>Dr. Weinman <\/strong>and our experienced, knowledgeable staff. We look forward to helping you achieve and maintain optimal oral health for years to come. Conveniently located in <strong>Westfield, NJ<\/strong>, our office proudly serves families from nearby communities in <strong>Cranford, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, <\/strong>and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A solid exercise regimen can do wonders for your overall health, but do you know how your workout routine may be affecting your teeth and gums? Recent research has uncovered a correlation between strenuous exercise and an increased risk for potentially serious oral health problems, including gum disease and tooth decay. At David M. 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