Several studies in recent years have found an increased prevalence of tooth erosion among frequent swimmers, due to the excessively acidic pH of pool water caused by high chlorine levels. Unlike other external factors that cause superficial tooth erosion, chlorinated water can affect the entire tooth very rapidly.
Studies conducted on a sample of professional swimmers show that by the 27th day of training, their teeth already begin to be affected by the constant acidity, leading to a loss of mineral tissue.
Since we cannot be certain that pools monitor and maintain chlorine levels at a safe level for teeth, we can protect our teeth by applying three sprays of Cariex® before entering the water.
The slow-release action of bicarbonate in Cariex® helps counteract the acidic effects of chlorine and restore a neutral pH. Its protective effect lasts about 40 minutes, so for longer training sessions, it is recommended to spray it multiple times throughout the activity.