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Actual outside or enamel of a couple of teeth feel soft. no pain. have never had a cavity. on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for sle. is this a problem ? 21 yrs old
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Meds and SLE: There does not appear to be a correlation between SLE, the meds you are taking, and "soft enamel". Suggest you see your dentist for routine exams and hygiene visits.
Answered 11/28/2017
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