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How will penicillamine affect my dental habits?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you are taking penicillamine, you should be careful how you brush and floss your teeth. Talk to your dentist about other ways to clean your teeth while taking this medicine. Also, tell your doctor if you are having dental surgery while taking penicillamine and tell your dentist that you are taking penicillamine before having dental surgery.

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