Having a cold or the flu can leave you confined to the couch for days on end, feeling so horrible that you have to motivate yourself every time you need to get up. During flu season, you’ve already got enough problems on your plate, the last issue you would want to deal with is a painful tooth infection or sensitive cavity that causes you to need an unexpected visit with your dentist. The cold and flu medication that you may be relying on could be harming your teeth, especially if you’re having difficulty keeping up with your oral hygiene routine. Read on for some tips on how you can keep certain medications from ruining your oral health.
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