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Can Medication For Thyroid And Asthma Cause Cavities In Teeth?

my 12 yr. old daughter has hasimotos thyroiditis,asthma, andyear round allergies she takes a number of maintaneance and rescue medicatons along with 112mcg of synthroid on a recent trip to the dentist 5 new cavities were discoverded she maintains a healthy weight and is really doing well within the last year what is the relation with these cavities and medications
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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There is no relation between these medication and cavities. Try to maintain good oral hygiene , avoid sweets and brush before going to sleep.
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Can Medication For Thyroid And Asthma Cause Cavities In Teeth?

There is no relation between these medication and cavities. Try to maintain good oral hygiene , avoid sweets and brush before going to sleep.