How Medications Affect Your Dental Health
Have you ever thought about how your medications you take on a daily basis affects you oral health? Well, there are many medications that can affect your teeth in many ways.
Do you suffer from dry mouth? This could be a side effect from taking Antihistamines, contraceptives, and blood pressure medications. If you suffer from dry mouth it may put you at risk for secondary infections and recurring decay.
Blood thinners can interfere with your ability to form blood clots or cause heavy bleeding after a tooth extraction. Anti-seizure medications can cause an overgrowth of gum tissue (gingival hyperplasia) and make it difficult to practice good oral hygiene.
When you're taking medications and start taking other medications — whether prescribed, over-the-counter or illegal - it can change the effects of both the original and the new medications. Simply put, when certain drugs interact, they may increase or decrease the effects or produce another, unintended effect. This is why it's so important to keep Dr.Haroonian informed about all the prescribed and non prescribed medications you take. We at The Newport Beach dentist care about our patients overall health. So keep us updated!
