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Possible causes of dental caries
| Decrease of salivary flow rate induced by beta 2 agonist | |
| Increase in Lactobacilli and Streptococcus mutant bacteria in saliva | |
| Decrease in the salivary pH due to the use of inhalers | |
| Fermentable carbohydrate present in antiasthma medications | |
| Increased consumption of sweet food and drinks |
