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Table 4 Possible causes of dental caries

From: Oral health in asthmatic patients: a review

Decrease of salivary flow rate induced by beta 2 agonist

 

Increase in Lactobacilli and Streptococcus mutant bacteria in saliva

Decrease in the salivary pH due to the use of inhalers

Fermentable carbohydrate present in antiasthma medications

Increased consumption of sweet food and drinks