Re: Ritalin is causing tooth decay
From: Mark Probert (Probert_at_lumbercartel.com)
Date: 12/28/04
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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 09:29:06 -0500
"Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message
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> 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),
www.rxlist.com
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
>
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> Brooklyn, NY
> 718-258-5001
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