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Health experts and sporting bodies have reported that poor oral health affecting athletes’ general health and performance shows ‘no signs of improvement’ and must be remedied.

In the study of 302 athletes, 40% said they were bothered by their oral health, 28% reported an impact on their quality of life, and 18% reported an effect on their training and performance. Also, 55% of the athletes had cavities, 45% had dental erosion, and 76% had periodontal disease.

In a consensus statement, the authors call for action to tackle poor oral health among athletes. They suggest simple measures such as:

1. Brush your teeth twice daily: Brush your teeth for at least two minutes using fluoride and a soft-bristled brush.
2. Floss regularly: Flossing helps remove plaque and food particles between your teeth and gum line, which a toothbrush can’t reach.
3. Rinse with mouthwash: Using mouthwash after brushing and flossing can help kill bacteria that cause bad breath and gum disease.
4. Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water can help flush out bacteria from your mouth and prevent dry mouth, leading to tooth decay and bad breath.
5. Avoid sugary and acidic foods and drinks: Sugary and acidic foods and drinks can erode your tooth enamel and cause cavities. Instead, choose healthier options like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
6. Wear a mouthguard: If you play contact sports, wearing a mouthguard can help protect your teeth from injury.
7. Visit your dentist regularly: Regular dental check-ups and cleanings can help to prevent and treat oral health problems before they become more serious.

Brushing your teeth correctly is essential for maintaining good oral hygiene and keeping your teeth at their best. Proper brushing technique not only removes food particles and plaque from your teeth and gums but also helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing your teeth also helps freshen your breath, removing the bacteria that cause bad breath.

However, is your brushing technique still below par? You may not brush often enough or worse, at all. It takes only about two minutes to clean your teeth and gums properly. Angle the brush 45 degrees toward your gum line, and use gentle, circular strokes. Make sure the bristles on the brush are not bending. If they are, you are brushing too hard and wearing down your teeth and gums.

By following a correct brushing technique, you can ensure that your teeth remain healthy and strong for years to come.

I have not gone to the dentist in over two years so when I did go just the other day I was told that I should get a deep cleaning done.  Not having any dental insurance I told them just a regular cleaning for now will have to do since I am paying for it out of pocket

So in order to have a deep cleaning they are quoting me almost six hundred dollars. I never had such a large dental service done and do not know if this is a going rate or they are over priced.

Also if I get insurance how would I know my benefits for the deep cleaning services?  In order to make sure the saving would be worth getting the plan.

I do not have money to see a dentist but does the toothpaste that says it remove plague build up on teeth really work?  Or are there any other over the couter product that I could get to remove plaque from my teeth without going to the dentist.   Like is there anything I can scrap my teeth with myself.  Just wondering.

I have not been to the dentist in the last eight months.  I use to have dental insurance with my job that offer free X-rays and cleaning but I left the job for another one that does not have dental benefits for their employees.

I would want a basic dental insuracne plan that will still offer me the free cleanings and X rays like my last dental insurance plan did.  That is all I really get twice a year so my dental needs are easy to deal with.   I live in San Pedro CA.  Thanks for any help

I live in California and I have little dental needs.  I just want to be able to go the the dentist twice a year for my dental cleaning and check ups.  So I do not need one of those really costly dental insurance plans.  I am only looking for free dental cleanings and X-rays.

What type of  dental insurance offers you full dental coverges?  I am an adult with no kids. I am looking for a dental insurance plan that does not exclude coverages for cosmedic dental services.  I want a plan that does it all. I not saying I need cosmedic dental services but if in the future […]

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I have not seen a dentist for many years now and I know I need to go.  I just got some dental insurance that will be effective soon.   I am worried that when I do go to the dentist they are going to think badly of me for not going sooner.

My teeth do not hurt but they are really yellow so I know they at least need a good cleaning.  Will the dentist say something about how bad my teeth are and why I have not gone sooner.  This may seem silly to you but that is part of the reason I do not want to go to the dentist.  I do not want to feel bad about my teeth.

So I have Delta dental PPO though my job.   I went to an outside network dentist because I do not care for the dentist they have in the network.  They are not in an area I want to go to.

Anyway I had just the normal dental stuff.  Cleaning, X-rays etc.  My dental insurance plan says they pay 80% of that type of work the first year I have it.  So that was what I was expecting to pay the dental office at the time was only 80%.

It did not happen that way though I was handed the total billing and a claim form were they said I needed to file it in order to get the premium due back from the insurance company.   I was very upset by this.  They informed me that they do not file claims they will only fill out the form and give that to me so that I can file it.

This does not seem right to me at all.  What is the point of having insurance if I could afford to pay in full for my dental services.  Why will they not file the claim is that not on the dental office to do??  I am left feeling taken.

My thirteen year old son will not brush his teeth like he should.  I do not know what the issue is.  However he only brushes in the morning when he get ready for school.  On the weekends I know he many not always be brushing his teeth.

I get on him about this but I feel I am talking to a three year old instead of a thirteen year old.  He just say yea yea I will.  He does not take it seriously since he has really strong teeth he never had any cavities.   I find this so hard to believe but it is true.

I am glad I have dental insurance because of his lack of brushing I take him in for a dental cleaning every three months.  Even his dentist tells him he needs to brush and floss better.   Does anyone else have  or had this problem with their teenage child.