I was told in the beauty section in a tanning question, that is tanning (in a tanning bed) is bad for your teeth, that it accelerates the formation of cavities..? I don't know whether this is true.:eek:

I have said ever since they came out with them that I don't believe they are any safer than the sun and maybe even worse. But as long as you aren't lacking calcium and you have good dental hygiene I can't see why or how they would decay your teeth. I think that is the least of the problems with tanning beds.

The Skin Cancer Foundation - The Case Against Indoor Tanning

I know the obvious ways it's bad for me... But I traded one cancer for another... I only started tanning after I quit smoking... As I was always outside smoking and therefore getting tan... but now I just go to a bed, as I'm really busy now-a-days...

I have NEVER heard that tanning beds accelerates tooth decay! Sugar and poor oral hygiene are the main causes of tooth decay.

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Originally Posted by flossie

I have NEVER heard that tanning beds accelerates tooth decay! Sugar and poor oral hygiene are the main causes of tooth decay.

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I know that much, I get my teeth cleaned every six months and try to keep away from sugar as much as I can.:D