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A pain in the gut: Understanding irritable bowel syndrome and its dental implications

A pain in the gut: Understanding irritable bowel syndrome and its dental implications

“And what is this new medication for?” I asked my 23-year-old patient while updating the medical history during her prophy appointment. It took a moment for her to respond before she hesitantly replied, “It’s for my irritable bowel syndrome.” Not surprisingly, many patients don’t want to discuss such personal matters while in the dental chair. My patient seemed much more …

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