As we all know, eating too much sugar is bad for teeth. In fact, many drugs may also hurt teeth. The following are the common drugs that may damage teeth summarized by dental experts.

      Asthma inhalers: just as nitroglycerin is for patients with heart disease, β Receptor agonists salbutamol and terbutaline are "life-saving drugs" for patients with asthma, but studies have found that the acidic components contained therein may corrode teeth. The drugs used by asthmatic patients are divided into fog and powder. Powder is more likely to remain in the mouth, causing teeth to be corroded and turn brown yellow. At this time, if you lick it with your tongue, you will feel that your teeth become rough. Over time, it will cause dental caries. Therefore, after using inhalants, you should rinse your mouth in time and clean your teeth by brushing your teeth. If possible, you are recommended to see a dentist three times a year.

      Antibiotics: tetracycline teeth were more common in the past due to the use of tetracycline. Most tetracycline teeth only affect the beauty, and some affect the normal development of teeth. Taking whitening therapy according to the doctor's advice can improve the color of teeth. In addition, taking high-dose antibiotics for a long time may cause oral fungal infection, manifested as white spots on the lips. During taking this kind of medicine, use antifungal mouthwash according to the doctor's advice to alleviate discomfort. If necessary, you should also see a doctor in the stomatology department of a regular hospital.

      Anti allergic drugs: chlorpheniramine, phenergan, etc. can alleviate many allergic symptoms, and some cold drugs also contain these ingredients. Due to the antihistamine effect of these drugs, salivary glands secrete less saliva, resulting in dry mouth, which may further cause periodontal diseases. In severe cases, teeth may become loose or even fall off. Chewing sugar free gum and drinking more water can temporarily alleviate the oral discomfort caused by the drug.

      Antihypertensive drugs: calcium antagonists such as nifedipine may cause excessive gingival hyperplasia and inflammation. Some antihypertensive drugs can also cause lesions in the oral mucosa, often manifested as rashes and ulcers on the lips and buccal mucosa. The above situation should be informed to the doctor in time and treated with steroids according to the doctor's advice. When the symptoms are serious, you can change to other antihypertensive drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

      Anti osteoporosis drugs: long term administration of bisphosphate may cause jaw infection or even necrosis, because such drugs may affect the blood supply of jaw. It is worth noting that about 1% ~ 6% of those taking such drugs will have discomfort such as bone pain, gum swelling and pain and tooth loosening. To prevent the side effects of the drug, we should first pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene; Secondly, do not stop taking medicine without authorization before seeing a doctor; In addition, taking antibiotics and surgical removal of necrotic bones are also effective in alleviating symptoms, but these should be carried out under the guidance of doctors.

      Various drugs often "hurt teeth silently". If you take certain drugs for a long time, you should pay attention to observation, find potential adverse reactions as soon as possible, and treat them under the guidance of doctors in time, so as not to delay the time of treatment.