Absolute Dental Team take on The Commando Challenge 2013

For the second time, an intrepid team from Absolute Dental are taking on The Commando Challenge in October of this year. We thought that you might like to know a little bit more about the challenge we face:

 

What's it all about?

 

The Royal Marines from their nearby Commando Training Centre still use this world famous Endurance training course on Woodbury Common near Exeter to train new recruits - and once a year in October they uniquely allow members of the public to find out first hand just what its like to take on such obstacles as "Peter's Pool", "The Sheep Dip" and the "Crocodile Pit" - whilst at the same time raising funds for our charities.   Why not see some of the 100's of photos in our Facebook page or play the clip on our Home page  http://www.commandochallenge.co.uk/

So - if you have GRIT and DETERMINATION and a terrific sense of humour and want to take on this famous training course then this is the charity event for you - and dont forget that 'getting down and dirty' is par for the course?

 

 

We are obviously all looking forward to the challenge (and meeting the marines!), and if you would like to sponsor us and support the charities Devon Air Ambulance, Royal Marines Charitable Trust and C-Group (a charity for the rehabilitation of injured marines) then please visit our just giving page at http://www.justgiving.com/absolute-dental or call in to the practice.

 

Di

 

Sports Training can ruin your smile! Advice from Absolute Dental

Sports products including carbohydrate gels and drinks may improve performance and time to fatigue however use with caution or you may be forced to reconsider your smile ........

What happens .........

The outer enamel tooth surface is susceptible to acidity which can result in dental decay , dental erosion or both. Enamel and dentine are dissolved at pH less than 5.5 . Sports drinks have
pH 2.4 - 4.5. Salivary flow neutralises acids and tooth remineralisation occurs. However prolonged exposure when sipping sports drinks lengthens the recovery phase so teeth are more vulnerable to erosion. The form of sugar in energy drinks and gels is a type that adheres to teeth more than saliva and provides a substrate for additional acid production by bacteria.

Dehydration is an issue for many athletes ....a dry mouth decreases salivary flow and increases the time for tooth surface damage.

Common mouth myths .......

Water chaser - Rinsing with water will not prevent erosion? It doesn't contain bicarbonate calcium or phosphate.

Brushing makes it OK? Actually, brushing within 30 minutes of consuming sports drinks or gels can cause further damage as the tooth surface is still soft

 How to minimise Dental Erosion ........

* For children and low intensity sports tap water is appropriate

* Dental products such as tooth mousse can help protect teeth

* A water chaser can help by clearing the acidic beverage from the mouth and rehydration will aid salivary flow

* Use neutralising products ...varnishes gels rinses , milk , CPP-ACP in chewing gum (Orbit ) to remineralise tooth surface

* Swallow drinks immediately or take with a straw (Camelback ....) . Do not hold or swish

* Do not rinse your mouth with sports drink before inserting mouth guard

* Avoid dehydration and rehydrate quickly during recovery

* Delay brushing teeth for at least 30 minutes after consuming sports drinks

* Discuss your training and hydration regime with your dental professional

* Have regular dental check ups to detect early damage

Happy training ...and keep smiling !

Ruthie