What do you do to keep your mouth from getting sore/pickled from longer ocean swims. The first hour of so is okay but after 3 my mouth is gettign very sore and stays that way for a few days. I think its from salt water getting in when I breathe. I'm now recovering from a 6 mile swim-my mouth is the only hting that hurts, and contemplating a 10mile swim and I need HELP so my mouth can make it! I was drinking water/sports drink every 20-30 minutes although i don;t always have that opportunity.
Thanks!
A rinse, gargle and spit of Scope or similar mint flavored mouthwashes helps to eliminate the salt from the mouth, tongue and the back of the throat. I have never had problems with mouthwash making matters any worse.
To your comment “I also have to work on feeding faster as I just don't swallow that quickly.” What you may want to try is smaller feedings more frequently. I personally prefer to chug 16 to 20 ounces every 30 minutes and take 5 to 10 seconds to see what’s going on. However, I know a few people who down 4 to 8 ounces every 10 to 15 minutes almost without breaking stride. They grab the cup as the arm recovers out of the water, then practically pour the drink in their mouth as the hand/cup are passing by, drop the cup as the hand is entering the water, and swallow the drink once their head is back in the water.
A rinse, gargle and spit of Scope or similar mint flavored mouthwashes helps to eliminate the salt from the mouth, tongue and the back of the throat. I have never had problems with mouthwash making matters any worse.
To your comment “I also have to work on feeding faster as I just don't swallow that quickly.” What you may want to try is smaller feedings more frequently. I personally prefer to chug 16 to 20 ounces every 30 minutes and take 5 to 10 seconds to see what’s going on. However, I know a few people who down 4 to 8 ounces every 10 to 15 minutes almost without breaking stride. They grab the cup as the arm recovers out of the water, then practically pour the drink in their mouth as the hand/cup are passing by, drop the cup as the hand is entering the water, and swallow the drink once their head is back in the water.
