Dental Emergencies & second opinions Around Sterling, VA, and Surrounding Areas
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It’s inevitable that your child is going to catch a cold here and there; maybe more than just a few during their childhood years. But we’re willing to bet that you may be part of the million of American parents that never really thought that the cough medicine they give their children could be causing big problems while suppressing that cough or clearing up that sniffly nose. Those medications that so many of us rely on to provide relief can also cause tooth decay and cavities.
Laden with sugar to help your child choke down their dose, cough syrups are right up there, alongside candy, soft drinks and juices, as cavity-causing monsters. Coupled with the sugar, many contain antihistamines, which have high acidity and pH levels and increase the enamel-dissolving capabilities of your family’s cold and allergy medications. The answer doesn’t have to be that your child suffers needlessly through seasonal allergies or the annual flu, however. Follow these tipsto lessen the negative dental effects of cough syrup and protect your child through that cold:
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