Welcome to Medical History Mysteries, where we dissect our patients’ medical histories and figure out how best to treat them from the dental chair.
Drugs like Suboxone have been linked to an increased risk of tooth decay. Is that true? The complexity is that illicit drugs our patients may be addicted to can increase the risk for dental disease. But those same drugs that can help prevent opioid relapse can further increase their risk.
What are the oral side effects of drugs like Suboxone, and how can dental professionals help patients with their struggle to beat addiction? Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries.
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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.
