Asthma

Association between asthma and periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Data from this systematic review strongly suggest the association of asthma with periodontal disease.

Journal of Periodontology

2018

 

Inhaled anti-asthmatic therapy and tooth wear in children and adolescents: a case-control study

Conclusions Inhaled asthma therapy—especially with dry powder inhalers (DPIs) and combination regimens—is associated with increased tooth wear. Emphasizing mouth rinsing after inhaler use and preventive dental care may reduce the risk in pediatric asthma patients.

Scientific Reports

2025

 

Predisposing Factors for Erosive Tooth Wear in Permanent Teeth Among Asthmatic Children and Adolescents 

Asthmatic children should avoid drinking acidic drinks since longer duration of asthma medication use is already associating them with higher erosive tooth wear (ETW) presence. From the ETW point of view, metered-dose inhaled medications are more tooth-friendly than dry powder inhaled forms. 

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research 

2025