As you swim back and forth in a pool that has extremely
acidic water, you can’t help but get some on your teeth. The PH of a pool is
usually 7.2 to 7.6 and this acidity causes proteins to harden on the teeth.
"Eventually, when the tarter continues to harden you may notice some
brown-yellowish stains on your teeth," states Dr. Judy Strutz.
There are ways to protect against the stains sticking to your teeth
permanently.
Studies have shown that this typically occurs in individuals
who are swimming six or more hours a week. If the PH of the pool is higher, you can
experience eroding of the enamel. If this occurs you may want to double check
the PH of the pool to ensure that it is at a safe amount.
If you begin to see stains on your teeth due to
antimicrobials and the PH, you may want to visit the dentist more often. Dr. Strutz, "They
can help clean off the stains on your teeth before it becomes a problem." You
may also want to carry a toothbrush with you and brush and rinse your mouth as
soon as you finish swimming. While this problem is most common in Olympic
swimmers, it is not unheard of in others that swim often to cool off regularly,
particularly in the summer.
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