Cough syrups and lozenges contain a substantial amount of sugar. Taking a dose of cough syrup or sucking on a throat lozenge has the same impact on teeth as a piece of candy.
Sources:
Animated-Teeth.com: Tooth Decay/Cavities/Dental Caries
World Dental.org: Bad Foods for Teeth: Improper Diet Can Cause Dental Cavity
Academy of General Dentistry: What Foods Cause Tooth Decay in Children?
Article by Maryann Gromisch
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