subject: Dentist Must Check Out Patients' Medications [print this page] But prescription drugs aren't the only problem. An active ingredient in over the counter lozenges, cough drops, and antacids is sugar.He is reminded of a woman who kept on having cavities. Dentists were confused by what they saw because they knew that the woman made tooth brushing a habit, and hardly ate sweets. The receptionist found out later on that this woman was actually taking antacid in huge amounts every day.
