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[Oral conditions in swimmers].

W A Scheper1, A van Nieuw Amerongen, M A J Eijkman

  • 1Uit de sectie Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|May 4, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Swimmers may develop dental erosion or staining from pool water. Maintaining proper pH levels in pools minimizes the risk of these oral health issues, especially irreversible dental erosion.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health
  • Environmental health

Context:

  • Swimmers experience prolonged exposure to swimming pool water.
  • Pool water chemistry can impact oral health.
  • Two primary conditions linked to pool water are dental erosion and staining.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the relationship between pool water chemistry and oral health conditions in swimmers.
  • To differentiate the causes and severity of dental erosion and staining.
  • To assess the risk factors for developing these conditions.

Summary:

  • Pool water acidity below pH 5 can cause dental erosion, an irreversible condition.
  • Pool water alkalinity above pH 6.5 may lead to dental staining.
  • Regular pH monitoring in Dutch pools significantly reduces the incidence of pool water-related oral conditions.

Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of maintaining optimal pool water pH for swimmer safety.
  • Provides clinical insights into the pathogenesis of dental erosion and staining.
  • Emphasizes preventative strategies for oral health in aquatic environments.

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