Re: Ritalin is causing tooth decay
From: Dr Steve (nospam_at_home.net)
Date: 12/28/04
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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 13:30:54 GMT
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-- ~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... "Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message news:33bfjkF3sp81pU1@individual.net... > Roy Brown wrote: > >> "Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in >> message news:33bcu3F3vf081U1@individual.net... >> | Chris wrote: >> | >> | > I am a 4th Year dental student at a UK Dental School. I have been >> | > using Ritalin for 2 months - it has been VERY beneficial. >> | > >> | > Unfortunately, I am alarmed by the appearance of mutiple white spot >> | > lesions (class V) in my anterior teeth. Very sesitive when I drink >> | > anything >> | > >> | > So far I have had a DMFT of 0. >> | > >> | > The dry mouth is a real problem. >> | >> | >> | My PDR is old (I'm afraid), but doesn't specifically list xerostomia as >> | an adverse reaction. However, other autonomic symptoms such as >> | insomnia, palpitations, diaphoresis are listed, so I assume this is a >> | known reaction. Anything that causes xerostomia has the potential for >> | exacerbating caries activity. >> | I'd ask your physician (esp. if there are other symptoms as well) if >> | the dosage needs to be adjusted. Meanwhile, use something like Biotene >> | rinse, and consider fluoride gels as well. Fluoride varnish may be >> | useful both to aid sensitivity and possibly aid remineralization. >> | >> | Steve >> | >> | -- >> | Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS >> | http://www.dentaltwins.com >> | Brooklyn, NY >> | 718-258-5001 >> >> My '99 CPS lists "Dry Mouth" in the Adverse Effects for Ritalin. As well >> as the product monograph posted here: >> http://tinyurl.com/5mhqr >> >> -- >> Roy > > Ha--thanks! My PDR, I'm a bit ashamed to say is 1999 as well. > > Steve > > -- > Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS > http://www.dentaltwins.com > Brooklyn, NY > 718-258-5001
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