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June Newsletter 2014 |
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New research highlights the oral health challenges of athletes
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing were plagued by health problems, but not the problems you might expect. Many athletes experienced oral health problems, some severe enough to inhibit their athletic performances. The most dramatic example was Alan Campbell, a British athlete who suffered an oral infection that spread to his back, shoulder, and eventually his knee, costing him weeks of training and requiring surgery shortly before competition.
Due to the volume and severity of such problems, the International Olympic Committee requested studies on the oral health of athletes, and the results were alarming. Four out of ten reported being bothered by dental problems, and nearly half of those people believed the condition negatively impacted their performance. Researchers theorize that several factors were to blame, including acidic sports drinks, saliva reduction from dehydration, and a tendency to skip brushing or flossing. Every athlete from weekend warriors to Olympians may be exposed to these risks to some degree. Even for non-athletes, this serves as a reminder of the importance of hygiene and dental care, and the extent to which oral disease can affect one’s life.
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