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Don’t Hurt Your Teeth as You Treat Your Cold!

January 7, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — theoakbrookdentist @ 12:20 am

Common cold and flu treatmentsAs the weather turns colder, many of us start sniffling and coughing. When you catch a cold or the flu, it can feel like the barrage of difficult symptoms puts your whole life on hold. As you reach for your trusty go-to cold treatment, you probably know what side effects to expect. However, do you know how it will impact your oral health? You could accidentally stain your teeth, increase your risk of cavities, and worsen gum disease as you treat your sickness! Here’s how you can keep both you and your teeth healthy this cold and flu season.

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