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Does Gabapentin Cause Tooth Decay And Tooth Loss?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2020
Question: Does Gabapentin cause tooth decay and tooth loss?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
In some cases, yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

Gabapentin use may cause dry mouth as a possible adverse effect.

In such cases, dry mouth is a condition that contributes directly to tooth decay.

So, the answer to your question is yes, in some cases gabapentin use may result in tooth decay.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Does Gabapentin Cause Tooth Decay And Tooth Loss?

Brief Answer: In some cases, yes. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have read your query and here is my advice. Gabapentin use may cause dry mouth as a possible adverse effect. In such cases, dry mouth is a condition that contributes directly to tooth decay. So, the answer to your question is yes, in some cases gabapentin use may result in tooth decay. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.