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My cousin was born without a thyroid so she has taken levothyroxine since birth. She is now 3 yrs old and has to have 4 teeth pulled because the dentist says they will decay her adult teeth if they are not removed. Does levothyroxince cause tooth decay?
Hi, Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic. Levothyroxine is used in hypothyroidism life long. Overdose may lead to features of hyperthyroidism . I never knew that Levothyroxine causing tooth decay. Hope this answer serves your purpose . Please feel free to ask further queries if any. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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Will Taking Levothyroxine Be Safe For Thyroid?
Hi, Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic. Levothyroxine is used in hypothyroidism life long. Overdose may lead to features of hyperthyroidism . I never knew that Levothyroxine causing tooth decay. Hope this answer serves your purpose . Please feel free to ask further queries if any. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.