India, July 1 -- Did you know that once you start working out, your oral hygiene could take a hit? On June 30, Dr Mark Burhenne, a dentist with over 40 years of experience, highlighted how our oral health can be compromised when we start going to the gym, due to a common mistake: breathing through our mouths.

According to Dr Burhenne, the moment you start breathing through your mouth while working out at the gym, your mouth's pH can drop drastically. He explained why this happens and what athletes or gym goers can do to avoid this scenario.

Dr Burhenne shared the post with the caption, "POV: you started working out, and now you can't figure out why you keep getting cavities." He added, "The moment you start breathing through your mouth,...