Are you curious about the way medication can affect your oral health and the way your smile looks? Have you, until recently, never made the connection between the two? After all, if a certain type of drug can cause side effects, it’s entirely possible that it can have some impact on your mouth, right? Actually, you are right. From issues that harm the health of your oral tissues to their appearance, these types of damage are often treatable. To learn more about this topic, make your way through a very brief quiz.
Quiz Questions: True or False?
- True or False: If a certain type of medication can potentially lead to oral health damage or teeth discoloration, you should not take it.
- True or False: A frequent type of side effect we see in connection with medication is dry mouth. Many medications affect the flow of your saliva, which we can help you address with remedies.
- True or False: As for the appearance of your smile, it’s important to note that some antibiotics can cause staining.
Quiz Answers
- False. It’s important to have a discussion with your doctor about side effects, the potential for side effects, and to keep up with follow-up visits. In many instances, stopping the drug once a change occurs (or finding a way to treat the side effect) is effective at protecting your oral health.
- True. Dry mouth is very common as a side effect. In many instances, we can help you deal with it if you must take the medication. Or, you may wish to find an alternative medication because dry mouth can encourage tooth decay and bad breath.
- True. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry treatments can help you erase the discoloration.
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