Hormonal medications
Levothyroxine and your teeth
Generic name: Levothyroxine · Class: Thyroid hormone replacement
Levothyroxine is the most prescribed medication in the US, used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing the thyroid hormone the body cannot produce in adequate amounts.
Levothyroxine itself does not damage teeth or gums. The dental relevance is mostly about the underlying hypothyroidism: untreated or undertreated hypothyroidism is associated with delayed healing, dry mouth, and altered taste. Patients on stable doses generally have no dental concerns related to the medication.
Levothyroxine and dental care
Common questions patients have about Levothyroxine.
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