5. Some medications

There are medicines that can affect your teeth in different ways. For example, there is medication that inhibits the production of saliva, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Saliva now protects your teeth against holes, among other things because it rinses your teeth and has antibacterial properties. Chewing sugar free chewing gum can help to produce more saliva.

In addition, there are drinks, lozenges and throat pastilles that contain sugars and thereby contribute to the development of holes. Powder particles from inhalers that use asthma patients, for example, can also rub along the teeth. And substances that cause reflux can lead to erosion, because your stomach acid will affect your teeth.

It is wise to discuss with your dentist which medicines you use. Your dentist knows that he or she must be extra alert to caries and dental erosion and can also give you tips on nutrition, oral hygiene and other measures related to your use of medicines.