{"id":13709,"date":"2024-06-05T07:58:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T07:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/?p=13709"},"modified":"2024-06-05T07:59:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T07:59:05","slug":"how-swimming-in-a-pool-can-harm-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/05\/how-swimming-in-a-pool-can-harm-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Health & Chlorine: How Swimming in a Pool Can Harm Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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School is nearly out for summer vacation, so your kids are likely eager for sunny sun. They may try diving into the nearest swimming pool as soon as possible. Still, you should be cautious about where your family takes a dip. Swimming in a pool can harm teeth if you don\u2019t act carefully. Luckily, your Palm Harbor pediatric dentist will help you reduce the risk. Read on to learn about chlorine, how it affects teeth, and ways to protect smiles<\/a> from pool water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget: Pools Have Chlorine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before moving forward, it helps to review the role of chlorine in modern pools. Doing so will help you see why a pool can harm your (or your child\u2019s) teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As used in pools, chlorine is a chemical that protects swimmers from waterborne ailments. It works by killing disease-causing germs before they enter your body. That way, you stay safe from diarrhea, coughing, skin rashes, and more. This effect contrasts with how drinking water once caused diseases that harmed thousands yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Chlorine Affects Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sadly, the chlorine in a swimming pool doesn\u2019t always prove helpful. It can greatly lower pool water\u2019s pH levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, water with a low pH level hurts your enamel. It\u2019s so acidic that it wears down the top layers of your teeth. In other words, swimming in a pool could cause a degree of tooth decay. Your smile could then become discolored or experience extreme sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to these facts, experts say you shouldn\u2019t let a pool\u2019s pH balance dip too low. The treated water should stay at a pH level between 7.2 and 7.8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Protect Smiles from Pool Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there are ways to protect your family\u2019s smiles from pool water. Try using the tips and tricks listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n