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[Is Dutch swimming pool water erosive?]
1Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1 9713 AV Groningen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|February 11, 2004
Summary
Frequent swimming in pools is often cited as a cause of dental erosion. However, research indicates that the risk of dental erosion from acidic pool water is negligible in the Netherlands due to safe disinfection methods and regular water quality monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Dental health
- Environmental health
Context:
- Dental erosion is commonly linked to dietary acids and intrinsic acid exposure.
- Frequent swimming in pools is also frequently cited as a potential cause of dental erosion.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the evidence linking frequent swimming to dental erosion.
- To assess the risk of dental erosion from swimming pool water acidity.
Summary:
- This study examines dental erosion etiology, focusing on swimming pool water acidity.
- It describes disinfection methods (gas chlorination, sodium hypochlorite) and their impact on water pH.
- In the Netherlands, the use of sodium hypochlorite and monthly monitoring result in a very low percentage (0.14%) of low-pH pool water samples.
Impact:
- The findings suggest that the risk of dental erosion from swimming in acidic pool water is likely negligible in the Netherlands.
- Highlights the importance of proper pool water management and monitoring for public dental health.