If you are scheduled for dental
treatment, tell your clinician about any medications you are taking or have recently taken, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medications.
Some medications, such as aspirin and blood-thinning medications, can increase the risk of uncontrolled bleeding.
Medication can also have a impact on your oral health. When we have your full list of medication we can identify those that may be causing your oral health to decline more quickly and help put a plan in place to help According to the manufacturers of these medications,
dental problems can occur as a result of taking the following classes of drugs:
Antihistamines
Chemotherapy medications
Antidepressants
Seizure medications
Anti-anxiety medications
Narcotic pain relievers
Antipsychotics
Lung inhalers
Blood pressure medications
Heart medications
Acne medications
Anti-nausea medications
Antibiotics
Diabetes medications
Blood thinners
Statins
Rheumatoid arthritis medications
Thyroid medications
Stimulants
Message to see how a full oral health assessment can help
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