{"id":269,"date":"2024-06-14T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2024-07-15T19:26:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T19:26:15","slug":"protecting-your-kids-teeth-from-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/14\/protecting-your-kids-teeth-from-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Kid\u2019s Teeth From the Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You might be thinking that the greatest poolside danger for your kid\u2019s teeth is running, slipping, and knocking out a tooth on slippery concrete. While this should certainly still be on your radar, there\u2019s another aquatic risk to pay attention to: chlorine exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out how chlorine could affect your child\u2019s oral health<\/a>, keep reading. We\u2019ll throw in some protection tips on the house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Problem with Pools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard of swimmer\u2019s calculus? It has nothing to do with Math. Instead, it names what can happen to swimmers who spend more than six hours a week in a chlorinated pool. It might be a necessary cleaning agent under normal circumstances, but extended chlorine exposure can wear down enamel and leave residue traces on pearly whites. If left untreated, this can lead to tooth sensitivity and even gum disease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sings of Chlorine Build-Up on Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can take some comfort in the fact that swimmer\u2019s calculus can be relatively easy to spot. If your child\u2019s teeth have yellow or brownish streaks, appear transparent towards the edges, or are overly sensitive to hot and cold foods, then it\u2019s time to take them to your pediatric dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Kids Can Enjoy Pool Time Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, early-stage swimmer\u2019s calculus has a simple fix. Your pediatric dentist can clean off chlorine deposits similar to how they would remove plaque and tartar during a routine checkup<\/a>. Diligently inspecting your child\u2019s teeth after they take a dip will help you catch swimmer\u2019s calculus before it becomes a serious problem. You can also enforce some more preventative measures to make pool time safer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n