The “Bitter Truth” Behind the Sweetened Medication

Abstract

Sugar is one of the main causes of dental decay. Consuming less sugar by eating fewer sweets, cakes, biscuits and sugary drinks is an important measure in limiting dental decay. However, many people, especially children, take liquid medicines on a regular basis, not realising that over half the spoonful is sugar. The “bitter truth” is that sugar contained in medicines is just as harmful to teeth as sugar in sweets.