How Blogging (or Coding) Can Rot Your Teeth

[app103]

I know this isn't something that most computer users think about, but spending a lot of time at your computer can be harmful to your teeth. Fear not though...there are things you can do to prevent the damage.

http://weblogbetter....-can-rot-your-teeth/

[mouser]

Thanks for the post, app 

[kyrathaba]

Hadn't ever considered this. Thanks for the tip, app!

[Stoic Joker]

So... By that logic, sleeping must also be bad for ones teeth. Unless of course they talk in their sleep. I have a really hard time buying this as there are a multitude of reasons people can have for not being loquacious. It doesn't necessarily have to mean your mouth has to dry out ... as I'm sure salivation rates vary. Here's a thought... Who is most likely to need-a-drink? Some one waiting in line alone? Or someone giving a speech??

[app103]

So... By that logic, sleeping must also be bad for ones teeth. Unless of course they talk in their sleep.

-Stoic Joker (August 09, 2012, 07:10 AM)

It would explain the morning breath phenomenon.

Who is most likely to need-a-drink? Some one waiting in line alone? Or someone giving a speech??

-Stoic Joker (August 09, 2012, 07:10 AM)

Don't confuse dry mouth with dry throat. One doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the other.

I don't think this dentist's advice could hurt you if he's wrong and could only help if he is right. I do know the habit a lot of people have of guzzling a lot of sugar loaded soft drinks, tea, coffee, etc while working can't be good for your teeth, so just the act of replacing that with water could do a lot of people's teeth a lot of good. And don't forget that even if you use a sugar-free sweetener in your tea or coffee, if you are adding milk, it still has sugar in it.

[allen]

When I'm coding, there's a constant stream of coffee (just black) and water going through my oral cavity. Actually, that statement is true for pretty much any time I'm awake.

[barney]

When I'm coding, there's a constant stream of coffee (just black) and water going through my oral cavity. Actually, that statement is true for pretty much any time I'm awake.

-allen (August 09, 2012, 11:14 AM)

+1

If there's not a beverage on my desk, I'm not sitting at it  .  Coffee (two (2) cups in the morning), water, tea at midafternoon, adult beverage(s) later.  My mouth may not be a haven of health, but it is seldom, if ever, dry  .

[mahesh2k]

So... By that logic, sleeping must also be bad for ones teeth. Unless of course they talk in their sleep.

As per ayurveda (ancient indian hit-n-miss medicine study), our mouth develops anti-bacterial liquid and protects tongue and teeth while we are taking nap. Drinking a glass of water before brushing teeth helps because if that liquid goes into stomach, improves digestion, works against acne and some other stuff.