I took my 8 year old to the dentist today for a check-up. One of our concerns was the brown discoloration on her two front teeth. The first question the dentist asked was "Is she a tea drinker?" (No). The second question stunned me, "Is she a swimmer?"
Apparently a few of his swim team patients over the years have experienced discoloration. It's not permanent (he was able to scrap her's off). He didn't explain the chemical reaction taking place.
I have never heard of this before, so I thought I'd put it up here. Have any of you had this experience either with yourselves or your kids? And can anyone explain what the chlorine/dental connection is or could be?
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I've never experienced this, nor has my wife nor kids. Sounds fishy to me. I'm going to a big kids' meet this weekend. I'll try to remember to check out some kid choppers. Two of my best friends are dentists. I'll also ask them. Stay tuned.
I've never experienced this, nor has my wife nor kids. Sounds fishy to me. I'm going to a big kids' meet this weekend. I'll try to remember to check out some kid choppers. Two of my best friends are dentists. I'll also ask them. Stay tuned.
