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    Jul 5, 2015, 10:50 AM
    Acetiminophen and tooth decay
    I take a lot of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Can they cause tooth decay and tooth loss
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    Jul 5, 2015, 12:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Cumulonimbus View Post
    I take a lot of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Can they cause tooth decay and tooth loss
    Yes, over indulgence of both is robbing you of calcium and potassium. Plus bad oral hygiene will do it quickly too !
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    Jul 5, 2015, 12:42 PM
    They also do a number on kidneys and liver.
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