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Corticosteroid (Dental Route)
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Dental corticosteroids are used to relieve the discomfort and redness of some mouth and gum problems. These medicines are like cortisone. They belong to the general family of medicines called steroids.
Dental corticosteroids are available only with your doctor's prescription.
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