Did you know that medications that can accelerate tooth decay and cause other oral diseases include: medications for allergy sufferers, antibiotics such as acne, and depression remedies? These are the results of studies carried out by the Medical University of Wrocław and the Polish Dental Society. Check how some medications affect the mouth and teeth.
Some commonly used medicationsmay accelerate tooth decay.According to the research of specialists, they can contribute to the formation of erosion, caries, tartar and discoloration. These are selected remedies for depression, diuretics, sedatives and antihistamines. Some inhalation drugs and antibiotics also have a negative effect on the oral cavity.
Asthmatics are at risk of tooth decay and erosion of enamel
According to scientists from the Medical University of Wrocław and the Polish Dental Society, some of the medications that asthmatics take with an inhaler favors the development of cariogenic bacteria, lowering the pH in the oral cavity, and thus - erosion of the enamel. According to specialists, asthmatics should pay special attention to inhaled powdered medications containing lactose (the disaccharide found in milk). Although lactose is not the favorite medium for carious bacteria, the risk that the powder depositing on the teeth during inhalation may contribute to the formation of cavities is considerable. Therefore, doctors recommend that you rinse your mouth with water after taking the medicine, which will remove the enamel plaque.
Asthmatics are also prone to taste disturbance, which causes them to eat more acidic meals, more heavily s alted and drink more.
Therefore, people using inhaled drugs should pay special attention to oral hygiene, which also means more frequent dental checkups.
Do you treat acne with an antibiotic? Visit the dentist regularly!
According to the research of scientists, one of the many antibiotics that negatively affect the he alth of the teeth and oral cavity istetracycline . It is a drug with a broad antimicrobial spectrum, therefore it is used, among others, in in the treatment of acne. Tetracycline, due to the accumulation in enamel, may contribute to the formation of permanent discoloration, but only in children and only whenthe antibiotic is given for a long time.
In adults, this and other antibiotics can negatively affect the natural bacterial flora of the oral cavity, disrupting its balance, which can result in aphthas and even yeasts in the form of erosions and ulcerations. In such a case, early diagnosis is necessary, as untreated yeast infection may lead to he alth-threatening complications. Fungi can infect the entire digestive system: stomach, duodenum, intestines and rectum, causing life-threatening poisoning. So if you get infected with Candida fungi, you should go to the dentist or general practitioner who will suggest appropriate treatment.
Are you taking medications for allergies or depression? Some of them contribute to the formation of tartar and caries
What do some depression medications, diuretics, sedatives, and antihistamines have in common to reduce symptoms of allergic reactions? According to specialists, their long-term use helps to reduce the production of saliva, which plays a very important role in the oral cavity. It helps to remove food residues, harmful products of bacterial metabolism and the bacteria themselves from the surface of not only teeth, but also mucous membranes. Less saliva can help keep sugars in the mouth and keep the acids produced by bacteria going longer. This increases the risk of tartar and caries formation.
Therefore, these types of medications should not be taken longer than necessary, and during their use, you should especially take care of oral hygiene and moisturizing it with the right amount of fluids, preferably water.
Source: press materials - Duda Clinic Implantology and Aesthetic Dentistry