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A member asked:
I accidentally used hydrocortisone to clean my teeth. will anything bad happen?
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No: Using Hydrocortisone cream once to clean your teeth by mistake will not cause any harm. Don't make a habit of it.
Answered 1/2/2019
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No: Not on a one-time basis. I assume you are talking about ointment or creme.
Answered 1/2/2019
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