Oral Care: Medications

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  • Tooth Decay - Medications

    07/30/07, Healthwise

    Your dentist may prescribe chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex, Periogard), a prescription mouthwash, to reduce the bacteria that cause tooth decay. He or she may also recommend or prescribe other types of fluoride treatment, such as flu

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  • Cevimeline hydrochloride for Sjögren's syndrome

    05/06/08, Healthwise

    Cevimeline stimulates the moisture-producing glands to increase saliva and tear production over a sustained period of time.

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  • Tonsillitis - Medications

    12/10/08, Healthwise

    Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus and does not require prescription medicine. Gargling with salt water and taking over-the-counter pain medicines such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help manage symptoms as the body fights off t

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