{"id":258,"date":"2020-07-27T14:56:01","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:33:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:33:48","slug":"medication-and-oral-health-and-the-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/27\/medication-and-oral-health-and-the-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"What Medications Can Cause Problems for Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re battling a headache, healing from a broken leg, or took certain antibiotics to prevent infection, you could be faced with a multitude of side effects, all negatively impacting your smile. Researchers have spent decades learning about the link between medication and oral health<\/a>. From increased tooth discoloration as an adult to tooth decay to shifting teeth, these are just a few of the dental problems you could face because of prescriptions you previously or currently take. Read on to learn more about this connection and what you can do to save your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Medications Cause Oral Health Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like most people, you may not read the potential side effects that come with taking certain medications. You likely rely on the pharmacist to tell you what to do to, what not to do, and any key problems you might experience while taking (i.e. vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, etc.). Very seldom is there mention of problems developing in your oral cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if this information were to be divulged, you may not be persuaded to discontinue or reject the medication, especially if you have the mindset that \u201cit won\u2019t happen to me.\u201d Unfortunately, it can, and by taking certain pills for too long, you could be facing years of necessary dental work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common oral health problems that can develop as a result of certain medications include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n