People who have been on medication for a long time often have a much higher rate of tooth decay. Have you ever wondered why?

Well, it’s because medications such as cough syrup, cough drops, throat lozenges, vitamins and antibiotic syrups can contain anywhere from 10% – 75% sugar, especially children’s formulas! If that sugar is allowed to stay on your teeth, it could do a lot of cavity damage.

So check the label, and try to avoid buying sugary medicine when possible. It might not taste as nice, but your teeth will thank you!