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Where can i find information about how pain management medications does do damage to your gums if taken over 10 years straight? i read a scientist study in 2003 but i forgot the information so i definitely need to restudy it.. thank u for your time!?

Q: where can i find information about how pain management medications does do damage to your gums if taken over 10 years straight? i read a scientist study in 2003 but i forgot the information so i definitely need to restudy it.. thank u for your time!?

: www.nlm.nih.gov is the site for the National Library of Medicine. It is a good place to start.

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www.nlm.nih.gov is the site for the National Library of Medicine. It is a good place to start.

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Inaddition to Dr. Ferguson's sage advice, you might want to discuss your question with a Periodontist, a gum specialist, who's years of intensive training and experience trumps any 10 minute Google search.

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A member asked:

Where can i find information about how pain management medications does do damage to your gums if taken over 10 years straight? i read a scientist study in 2003 but i forgot the information so i definitely need to restudy it.. thank u for your time!?

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Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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