
JOURNEY 18 – TRIATHLETE DECAY: ARE YOUR TEETH SLOWING YOU DOWN?
Teeth will not help you to win a triathlon, but they can help you to lose one. If a tooth which constantly aches disturbs your preparation, or a tooth which is acutely sensitive each time you hydrate stops you hydrating, there is a good chance you will not perform at your peak.
A recent New Zealand study of elite triathletes set out to determine their oral health. They found an above average decay rate and found that all athletes were in a high-risk group for developing d