The effects of medication on oral health

The use of medications (a substance taken internally to preserve or restore health) is a common occurrence for many children. Myths (popular beliefs or ideas) such as children’s teeth being soft, weak and discoloured due to medications, milk builds stronger teeth or beliefs such as taking certain medications during pregnancy strengthens teeth, or that bad teeth are due to unfluoridated water and aspirin next to a tooth relieves a toothache are some examples that will be addressed.

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