Practice scuba diving may have consequences on the healthy teeth. Researchers at the University of Buffalo (United States) have in fact discovered that 4 out of 10 divers suffer from dental problems, ranging from simple jaw pain, to broken fillings or crown loosening.
Problems that most frequently affect inexperienced divers who clench their jaws from stress or cold water.
“Underwater, pressure fluctuations create air pockets at the roots of the teeth, which loosen crowns and break fillings” explains Vinisha Ranna, lead author of this study, a dental student who has already completed more than 60 dives. He adds : “Divers are required to meet a standard of medical fitness before diving, but there are no prerequisites for dental health. However, the dry air you breathe and the uncomfortable position of the squeezing jaw regulator are conducive to dental problems “.
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