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Medication side effect

Medication side effect on dental health

The medications may have or may not have any side effect on your dental health - dry mouth is the most common effect. Always concern your dentist about the medicine that you're consuming or that you purchase without a prescription. Because these medicine effects on your dental health that may further increase the chance for oral cancer, dry mouth or some other dental diseases.

The medications that often rise dry mouth are:

  • Antihistamines
  • Decongestants
  • Pain Killers
  • Diuretics
  • High Blood Pressure Medications
  • Antidepressants

The intake of medications may also cause abnormal bleeding while brushing or flossing, mouth burning, numbness or tingling, movement disorders and taste alteration. It may create dental problem you will be unable to eat or even speak properly. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your dentist or physician.



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