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What Causes Cavities In Every Tooth At The Age Of 33?
My son is 33years old he takes Coumadin 7.5mg for mechanical aortic valve and abilify for bipolar disorder ,and his teeth are extremely prone to tooth decay.I know low saliva precipitates this condition,although ,when I look up these meds side effects no indication of this.we went to dentist three months ago,and now same dentist says he has cavities in almost every tooth!!
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Hello,
There can be many reasons for the tooth decay like poor oral hygiene, faulty brushing technique, poor eating habits, low immunity, less salivary secretions, sticky foods, etc.
As low salivary flow is the factor present in your case, you can use oral salivary suplements to enhance the salivary flow.
Please visit to dentist to rule out other factors also and get the prescription for the oral suppliments for salivar y flow.
Regards,
Vishal Jain
There can be many reasons for the tooth decay like poor oral hygiene, faulty brushing technique, poor eating habits, low immunity, less salivary secretions, sticky foods, etc.
As low salivary flow is the factor present in your case, you can use oral salivary suplements to enhance the salivary flow.
Please visit to dentist to rule out other factors also and get the prescription for the oral suppliments for salivar y flow.
Regards,
Vishal Jain
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