The expert reported on the effect of a number of drugs on dental health

Some medications, when taken for a long time, can negatively affect the condition of the teeth and oral cavity. This was announced on June 13 by a dentist, medical director of the MIA dental clinic network.Russian Federation Maxim Labukhin "Газете.Ru ".

"The range of such drugs is wide. They act gradually. With constant use, the drug is embedded in the tooth structure, penetrating into the enamel. The teeth are starting to change color," Labukhin said.

He noted that an important factor is the disruption of the salivary glands, leading to xerostomia - dry mouth. Saliva protects the oral cavity from bacteria and caries, however, while taking a number of medications, its production can decrease significantly. Normally, a person releases 1-1.5 liters of saliva per day, but with therapy this volume decreases significantly.

The expert said that some of the drugs can directly damage the enamel, including chewable aspirin, inhalation asthma medications, sweet syrups and chewable vitamins with sugar and citric acid. According to him, medicines are divided into groups: those that destroy enamel, cause dry mouth and contribute to the development of caries due to the form of release.

"According to the effect on teeth, medications are divided into three types: those that destroy enamel (tetracycline and its analogues, iron preparations), cause dry mouth (hormonal, antihistamines, diuretics, antidepressants, allergy and weight loss products) and lead to caries due to the form of release (syrups, lozenges, lollipops, effervescent forms)," the doctor shared.

He added that bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis and cancer can provoke osteonecrosis starting in the dental area. Antiepileptic drugs and immunosuppressants can cause gum growth after 1-2 months of use, which complicates hygiene and increases the risk of caries and periodontitis.

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Kirill Polyakov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, dental surgeon at Naudent Dentistry, reported on June 9 that some foods may be more dangerous to tooth enamel than regular sugar. He noted that dried fruits, including raisins, dates, dried apricots and prunes, are often perceived as a healthy alternative to sweets, but pose a risk to teeth.