{"id":231,"date":"2021-05-06T12:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T12:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2021-06-25T12:42:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:42:18","slug":"dental-decay-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/06\/dental-decay-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Medication May Cause Tooth Decay\u2014Here\u2019s How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019ve all done it before \u2013 whether it\u2019s because we\u2019re battling a cold, suppressing pain, or managing health conditions, we\u2019ve all taken common medications many times throughout our lives. Medications are meant to keep you healthy anyways, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not necessarily your oral health, though. Prescription drugs can come with side effects that negatively affect your teeth and gums, causing dental decay, dry mouth, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t throw out your entire medicine cabinet just yet! Read on to learn exactly which common medications lead to tooth decay and what you can do to keep preserve your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Which Medications Cause Tooth Decay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that patients with chronic pain are more susceptible to periodontal disease and tooth loss as a result of dry mouth, which is a common side effect of pain medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some common medications that can impact your oral health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n