Medications can keep you healthy and feeling your best, but some can leave a lasting mark on your smile. Although antihistamines, pain medications, and other drugs are beneficial, they can increase your risk of tooth decay and other oral health problems. You can’t stop taking some medications, but you don’t have to leave your teeth and gums at risk. Here’s how you can safeguard your pearly whites from medications you rely on.

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No one ever expects to have a dental emergency, but they’re quite common. 1 in 6 Americans has a dental emergency every year. If you’re one of the unlucky few, it can be a stressful situation, but don’t panic! Although instinct may tell you to head to the closest hospital, there isn’t much the ER can do for you. Instead, here’s why you shouldn’t waste time contacting an emergency dentist.

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