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Can Graves Disease Be A Contributing Cause To Cavities In Teeth?
Question: Can my Graves Disease be a contributing cause to cavities in my teeth?
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Thanks for posting your query.
According to studies, there is no correlation between Graves Disease and tooth decay. However, the medications or drugs you may be taking for the disease can result in dry mouth resulting in increase in caries activity in some patients. Patients with a dry mouth are more prone to tooth decay.
You may follow the below mentioned points to improve or control your oral issues:
-You must drink plenty of water throughout the day to help remove plaque from your teeth.
-Try to limit your sugar intake along with aerated/acidic drinks like soda.
-Use mouthwash regularly
-Brush twice with fluoride containing toothpaste
-Visit your dentist on regular intervals for examinations.
Do write back if you have more queries.
Regards
Thanks for posting your query.
According to studies, there is no correlation between Graves Disease and tooth decay. However, the medications or drugs you may be taking for the disease can result in dry mouth resulting in increase in caries activity in some patients. Patients with a dry mouth are more prone to tooth decay.
You may follow the below mentioned points to improve or control your oral issues:
-You must drink plenty of water throughout the day to help remove plaque from your teeth.
-Try to limit your sugar intake along with aerated/acidic drinks like soda.
-Use mouthwash regularly
-Brush twice with fluoride containing toothpaste
-Visit your dentist on regular intervals for examinations.
Do write back if you have more queries.
Regards
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