Rotten teeth mar athletes' dreams

Fast energy replenishment often means athletes use high-carbohydrate diets or guzzle sugary, acidic energy drinks, which without cleaning can boost the risk of tooth decay and damaged enamel Top athletes are often dogged by decaying teeth and gum disease, a performance-sapping problem in which sports drinks, high-carb diets and training regimes may play a part, say sports specialists. The experts from Britain and North America reviewed 39 published studies into the oral health of elite or professional sportsmen and women.

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