How to protect sensitive teeth from cold when exercising outside?

Tubbs216

My front two teeth were broken when I was a kid, so I have one veneer and one crown. When it's even a bit cold out, these teeth hurt. Bear in mind I live in Alberta, Canada. It's a sensitivity issue, but because they aren't real teeth Sensodyne etc won't help.

I'm just starting to run again and noticed it quite badly this morning - it was windy and a bit chilly. When I'm walking my dog in winter, or skiing, I have to try to keep my mouth closed so my teeth don't hurt, but I can't do that when running.

I've googled it, but just got suggestions that it's a dental problem. I was wondering whether a mouth guard might help. Any other ideas? Obviously I'll mention it to my dentist, but I just wondered if anyone else has experienced this?

jennifershoo

Vaseline maybe?

Mrsallen6_11

You could wear a mask. My husband and I have fleece hunting masks we use in the winter and sometimes I wear one when I get brave enough to run in the cold.

http://www.amazon.com/QING®-Snowboard-Snowmobile-Management-rose-carmine/dp/B00AYKLEJC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1427924701&sr=8-5&keywords=running+masks

http://www.amazon.com/ZANheadgear-Neoprene-Womens-Mardi-Gras/dp/B0012TYYRI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1427924701&sr=8-6&keywords=running+masks

http://www.amazon.com/Realtree-Balaclava-Camo-Officially-Licensed/dp/B00NVNZJNQ/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1427924839&sr=8-35&keywords=deer+hunting+masks

Tubbs216

jennifershoo wrote: »

Vaseline maybe?

Ok, that's an idea - a bit yucky though.

Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »

You could wear a mask. My husband and I have fleece hunting masks we use in the winter and sometimes I wear one when I get brave enough to run in the cold.

Yes, I do have a balaclava that I wear when skiing, but with exertion it gets wet from breathing. Maybe I'll have to stick with that. Or get so fit that I can run with my mouth closed!

Thanks for the suggestions.

skullshank

maybe a mouthguard that takes up minimal space, just so the cold air doesnt hit your grille directly.

Tubbs216

skullshank wrote: »

maybe a mouthguard that takes up minimal space, just so the cold air doesnt hit your grille directly.

Yeah, I was wondering if that might be the best thing. Any idea if you can buy basic ones from the sports shop? I don't want to spend a lot having a custom hockey one made.

skullshank

i would imagine any sports store has them. if not, check out local martial arts places. my kid's karate place sells em for pretty cheap. or there's always amazon...best selection, probably best price, and if you have prime you'll have it in 2 days.

manderson27

Husband uses a pollution mask when riding in the city. This might be workable for you. It is lightweight and wouldn't get too wet like a balaclava as it is designed to allow breath and moisture out. But would cut the cold air coming in. Downside you will look like Hannibal Lector and might frighten small children. My husband sees that as a plus though http://respro.com/store/product/city-mask

Tubbs216

manderson27 wrote: »

Husband uses a pollution mask ... Downside you will look like Hannibal Lector and might frighten small children. My husband sees that as a plus though http://respro.com/store/product/city-mask

Thanks for the suggestion, but that's going a bit far for me!
I'll look around for a mouth guard and see if that helps.