Athletes should be aware that sports drinks may be as harmful to their teeth as soft drinks or fruit juice.  Sports drinks that are consumed very regularly, such as part of a fitness regime, can actually contribute to tooth decay and erosion of the enamel due to the high levels of sugar and sodium they contain. …

While racking up frequent flyer miles, some travelers may also experience bad breath and possibly a condition known as "tooth squeeze," while flying the friendly skies.   Bad breath while traveling occurs as the salivary glands slow down the production of saliva, which allows bacteria to grow inside the mouth and bad breath to develop.  Many…