
26. Using Cough Drops
Cough drops are a convenient way of putting the brakes on a persistent cough, but they should not be considered healthy and can actually harm your teeth. One reason why is because they are loaded with sugar. If you need to use a cough drop, brush your teeth afterwards to wash out the sugar before it becomes a feast for the bacteria that cause cavities. You don’t want to fix a cough at the price of having to deal with cavities later! And make sure that you use cough drops sparingly. Take one only when you are struggling with a cough and stop using them when your cough has resolved.