Tens of thousands of people enjoy swimming pools, yet these pools could be putting their dental health at risk for permanent damage to their teeth.
"Improperly maintained pool chlorination in swimming pools can cause rapid and excessive erosion of dental enamel," said Dr. Leila Jahangiri at the New York University College of Dentistry. "It is a difficult balance to maintain home pools properly. If the chemicals levels are not properly maintained, pool water contact with teeth can cause serious enamel erosion." Case studies show that the effect occurs when the pH of the water ranges between 2.7 and 7.
from July 2011 Dentistry Today
Caroline Wallace DDS
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