Guest post by Dr. Ali
Editor’s Note: I’ve thought about how sitting in front of a computer can impact weight and fitness levels, but I hadn’t really thought about the potential effects this lifestyle could also have on teeth. So, I thought this guest post by Dr. Ali was something worth sharing with all of you. Tell us what you think about this in the comments section.
It may be difficult for you to comprehend that blogging may harm your teeth. The idea sounds far fetched as there seems to be no apparent relation between the two.
The fact is that blogging could harm your teeth leaving them susceptible to tooth decay. The good news is that you can easily avoid all this with a couple of simple tips.
The average blogger stays rooted to his chair engrossed in his blog for hours on end. He may be furiously typing new content to update his blog, or implementing SEO strategies to make his blog dearer in the eyes of search engines. What he does not realize is that these long hours without a break are taking a toll on his teeth apart from his eyes and body.
How does teeth get damaged?
When you sit for long hours without speech, your mouth dehydrates. There is reduction in the amount of saliva produced by your mouth due to inactivity. You might have noticed bad breath after long hours in front of the computer which is due to growth of bacteria on residual debris. Saliva plays a very important role in preventing your teeth from harm.
It does this in three ways:
- It has anti-bacterial affect on the harmful bacteria in teeth through several mechanisms.
- It maintains the PH level of your oral cavity.
- It cleanses the teeth by flushing the food debris which could be used by bacteria for growth.
Acidic PH favors the growth of decay causing bacteria. The decay causing bacteria multiply and produce acids which de-mineralize the hard tooth structure. The de-mineralized tooth structure is now more susceptible to tooth decay and process proceeds to decay the tooth.
If you are the average blogger, the above jargon might have just escaped your comprehension. In simple terms, when you sit for long hours without breaks, your mouth dehydrates and becomes susceptible to tooth decay.
How to prevent your teeth from decay
It is quite simple for you to take preventive measures against tooth decay.
So, if you are a blogger who spends large number of hours working with out breaks, you need to follow these tips:
- Take breaks from the computer every hour or so.
- Keep a bottle of water handy and take regular sips which re-hydrates your mouth.
- Chewing sugar-free gum is a very efficient way to keep your mouth hydrated.
As a fellow blogger, I would love to see you continue blogging with all your teeth intact. So, blog away and keep smiling.
So, have you ever thought about how blogging could affect your teeth? What steps are you taking to make sure blogging doesn’t negatively affect your teeth and/or your health in general?
Dr. Mujtaba Ali is a dentist by profession and a freelance writer and webmaster. He is a contributing writer to DiamondLinks.net which is a link building service.
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Interesting really, you’d be amazed how people for get this. three times a day and all is made better, thanks for a great article
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this very useful blog! I didn’t know that working on computer for hours may also lead to damaged teeth. Thanks for the tips! Happy New Year! :)
Actually I think so too.
Thanks for delving into something I hadn’t given one iota’s worth of thought. I guess I’m in for all kinds of teeth trouble.
Wow! I never got the idea that sitting in front of the computer can do any harm to my teeth
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Interesting topic!
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When I read the title, I actually thought it was a metaphor or something else. Haha. Some bloggers really get into a zone sometimes, going for hours and hours in front of the computer without even moving which can be very detrimental to their health. Having so little muscle movement for a long period of time is dangerous because of the sudden rush of blood into our system.
Good tips!
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Nice guide here, I recommend the stick of Neem tree.
If you sit for long time without speech, your mouth dehydrates.
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I hate cotton mouth, haha.
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I’m very informed with this blog. Thank you for your post. I’m a blogger and I usually just sitting in front of the computer and write something. I can let myself not to talk for how many hours. Now I know why I have bad breath. Now, I will try to keep busy both my mouth and my mind.
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Brushing your gums is like an exercise which stimulates good blood flow in your mouth preventing your gums to get any types of bacterial causing infections.
As a trainer it is very important to sit at the computer with correct posture as well. Lately I have been brushing my teeth more often as well. Great info. Personal trainers
Once again, the title is what drew me in. I can definitely say I have never read anything quite like this before. I think that this information definitely has some truth in it, but not just for bloggers. Anyone who sits in front of a computer for hours on end with little to no interaction with other people would undoubtedly be affected by this as well. A huge chunk of the American population would be well-advised to read this post ;)
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Music has always been on my side. I habitually sing all by myself when I’m busy (and alone). I also have a glass and a pitcher of water beside me whenever I go into a surfing spree on the Internet. Sometimes I bring snacks, too.
This is applicable to those who do not talk or doesn’t open their mouth when they are in front of the computer. But I believe we humans have the tendency to feel thirst when our mouth seems to be dry. I doubt they don’t drink water after 5-8 hours of staying with their computing devices.
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By the way, interesting to have brought up this issue. :)
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An aspect of blogging no one else thought about! Very interesting actually. Never thought that my blogging craze could affect my already poor dental hygiene!
Off to brush! :D
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Dr. Ali, the title of this post definitely has teeth! It made me click through to it from the home page. :)
In our bid to meet up with all the things we need to do in front of the computer, we need to care for our health as well. Though, I am lucky that my little ones never let me sit in front of the computer long enough to have mouth dehydration, all these are valid points nonetheless.
Great advice from the Doc himself!
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At first i thought your article is absurd. However, as they say, dont judge too quickly.
What you said about the common habits of bloggers are true. This leads to tooth decay. Good for me that my wife is very loving and always reminds me to take actions that would prevent the common problems of bloggers. Because of what you said, i know what extra precautions to take.
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Interesting article! I never thought like that. Thanks for the tips.
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What a creative topic and so true. I too would have never even thought about this and I spend way to much time online working without breaks and I think I will start creating a schedule to include exercise.
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Regards, dr Mujtaba Ali!
You are right, this idea with tooth decay seems far fetched at first glance, but when I think of it, it sure makes sense, as the general health is also involved here…weight issues and condition. Spending much time in front of the computer can’t help our body to maintain health, so precautions should be taken, starting from hydratation. But, the most important thing is to find time for other activities-we just have to do this, as we have only one body to take care of.
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Oh, I must make my trips to the water dispenser more frequent then! I drink water probably like every 2-3 hours. Or probably a better idea is to get my own tumbler so water’s just within reach. Thank you for sharing this!
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wow – this is new for me! i had no idea! i thought this is only effect my back and shoulders…
thanks for the tips!
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Hi, Dr. Ali.
Wow! This is scary, but interesting. It is kind of related to what my bone rehab doctor told me. He said that my work as a blogger is the reason for my slipped disc. Sitting for long hours puts much pressure on the spine thus causing slipped cervical (neck) and lumbar (spine) disc. The usual symptoms include lower back pain, headaches and numbness on your thighs and calves.
Thanks for sharing, doctor. Gotta remember to take breaks, flex and walk around and take sips of water every now and then. That takes care of my teeth, my eyes and my bones. :)
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this is scary. I will follow your tips here i know this is for my own good.
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My goodness, this is scary. Now I will have to drink water every time I’m in front of my computer.
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Yes I usually fee dehydration in my teeth. I will follow your tips to keep my teeth healthy. thanks for the nice caring post.
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Wow! I never got the idea that sitting in front of the computer can do any harm to my teeth. It’s a very weird association teeth problems and blogging haha. But after reading your article it all makes sense.
I’m a thirsty person and I always have a bottle of water or cola(which it’s not good for my teeth i know) near me. I wonder if it’s better not to drink anything or to drink sugared cola.
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Ha ha..even i heard it first time that sitting in front of computer could be harmful to my teeth.
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I would have likely never thought about this. I’ve always been someone who keeps a bottle of water by their side all the time and I brush frequently. Hopefully, this will not be a problem for me.
This is a very interesting post.
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Never would I have thought about this! Like the editor note said, I have thought about the sedimentary lifestyle causing weight gain and blood flow problems…but never really have I considered it damaging to the teeth!
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Interesting topic!
Thanks for delving into something I hadn’t given one iota’s worth of thought.
Now that you’ve enlightened everyone, I have to admit I have experienced the dehydration factor. I’m going to remember to keep some bottled water handy while I’m at my desk.
Great dental health tips!
Melanie
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Ew! I didn’t think of the extend that this could affect our health. I guess snacking on sweets while blogging doesn’t help either, huh? Thanks for the tips!
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I really give importance to my teeth…It is one of the important parts of the body I cherish the most…Thanks for the information you have given to us…
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On a bad blogging day, I also frequently find myself grinding my teeth. I guess I’m in for all kinds of teeth trouble. :D <<See that guy? He has no teeth. That will probably be me in a few years. ;)
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Yikes, I do blog and for my work I sit long hours behind (or is it in front) of the computer doing adminstrative tasks. Which makes that I have a 200% chance to have false teeth by the age of 50.
—> Runs to the store to get a bottle of water.
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