Media Alert: Injectable Progesterone Contraceptives May Be Associated with Poor Periodontal Health A nationwide study found that current and past users of the contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) had significantly increased periodontal pockets, gingival bleeding, and clinical attachment loss compared to women who have never used it. (American Academy of Periodontology press release)
Dentists, Pharmacists Raise Awareness of Medication-Induced Dry Mouth More than 500 medications can contribute to oral dryness, including antihistamines (for allergy or asthma), antihypertensive medications (for blood pressure), decongestants, pain medications, diuretics and antidepressants.
