Eric Barajas

The Effects of Exercise on Oral Health

For your entire life, you’ve probably only heard about the positives of working out and playing sports, such as how they keep your body healthy and strong. And it’s all true; I myself like to do CrossFit to stay in shape. But while regular exercise is important, it can also have some unintended consequences for your oral health. As a dentist, I want to make sure that my patients are completely aware of the impact that regular exercise can have on their smiles as well as the steps they can take to protect themselves.