Home swimming pools could have a detrimental impact on oral health if not maintained properly, resulting in possible trips to the emergency dentist.
Research carried out Dr Leila Jahangiri, Steven Pigliacelli and Dr Ross Kerr from the New York University College of Dentistry revealed that pH levels in home pools can differ considerably and water which becomes too acidic could harm teeth with prolonged exposure, Dentistry.co.uk reports.
"It is a difficult balance to maintain home pools properly, pool chlorine and pH levels need to be monitored and maintained on a weekly basis. Improper pH levels can result in irreversible damage to one's teeth," commented Dr Jahangiri.
Elsewhere, a study of nearly 4,000 pregnant women carried out at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London and published by the Daily Mail recently showed that gum disease has been associated with bone diseases such as arthritis and found that those with poor oral hygiene had a greater chance of having a late miscarriage.
