Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Confession: I didn't read all the replies. But--Since becoming sick w/ Stills 2 years ago, I have lost 7 teeth! I didn't have the greatest teeth to begin w/ (kinda soft ones)! but they are at least MINE! It's a scary thing. I even had to put off a knee surgery due to needing dental work. --Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Confession: I didn't read all the replies. But--Since becoming sick w/ Stills 2 years ago, I have lost 7 teeth! I didn't have the greatest teeth to begin w/ (kinda soft ones)! but they are at least MINE! It's a scary thing. I even had to put off a knee surgery due to needing dental work. --Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Terry, Patty here; I almost forgot to send you a greeting and let you know I do hope you are on the round to recovering!!! I rememer you hurt your knees a few months back at the show and hope there are no lasting problems from that. Good luck with your adventures with your dogs and do take it easy on yourself. I'm hoping you feel better soon, Till soon, Pattymelt > Hi gang, > > Well, I'm on week two of the flu. I started back on Zithromax 3 days ago. > This is my second rotation with the good old Z-pak. I do hope that it works > this time. A few more days of this feeling and I will be ready to surrender, > lock, stock and barrel. Geez and to think this is how I got here to start > with. A bad case of flu that never went away it seemed for months. Well, > it's back again and I am feeling like I am in the Twilight Zone. LOL Of > course the one year I don't get the flu vaccine, I get it. Oh well, I > haven't lost my sense of humor yet. > > This evening I was sitting up on my couch watching Law & Order. I decided to > floss my teeth. I've become obsessed with flossing. My father, may he rest > in peace was a dentist. I know he is up there smiling on me these days for > all the flossing I do. LOLOL. Well, my flossing got carried away I guess. I > broke another tooth and lost a partial filling too. OMG, this is the fourth > tooth that has broken in the past 18 months. What gives? My first reaction > was oh daddy, please don't be mad at me. LOL. I'll get them fixed, I > promise. I don't want to loose my teeth. The one that I did loose drives me > crazy and has thrown my bite off. LOL, I know what my dogs feel like. The > perfect scissor bite is gone. LOL. My second reaction is why is this > happening? Is it my meds, is it SD, is it osteoporosis or all of the > above?????? > > So, as my body aches above normal and my lungs are whistling Dixie, now I > have to worry about my teeth falling out of my head too! Of course I am > wondering how much it will cost me to have my teeth fixed. > > Another dog show is just 2 days away. It seems that the shows actually help > with my stress level. I can show and go back to the RV and sleep there. All > the comforts of home, except we are on wheels. I really believe it helps me. > The dogs behave better too. > > Well, I don't know what else to say. Hope everyone has a better day > tomorrow. NIte nite. > > Much love, > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Terry, Patty here; I almost forgot to send you a greeting and let you know I do hope you are on the round to recovering!!! I rememer you hurt your knees a few months back at the show and hope there are no lasting problems from that. Good luck with your adventures with your dogs and do take it easy on yourself. I'm hoping you feel better soon, Till soon, Pattymelt > Hi gang, > > Well, I'm on week two of the flu. I started back on Zithromax 3 days ago. > This is my second rotation with the good old Z-pak. I do hope that it works > this time. A few more days of this feeling and I will be ready to surrender, > lock, stock and barrel. Geez and to think this is how I got here to start > with. A bad case of flu that never went away it seemed for months. Well, > it's back again and I am feeling like I am in the Twilight Zone. LOL Of > course the one year I don't get the flu vaccine, I get it. Oh well, I > haven't lost my sense of humor yet. > > This evening I was sitting up on my couch watching Law & Order. I decided to > floss my teeth. I've become obsessed with flossing. My father, may he rest > in peace was a dentist. I know he is up there smiling on me these days for > all the flossing I do. LOLOL. Well, my flossing got carried away I guess. I > broke another tooth and lost a partial filling too. OMG, this is the fourth > tooth that has broken in the past 18 months. What gives? My first reaction > was oh daddy, please don't be mad at me. LOL. I'll get them fixed, I > promise. I don't want to loose my teeth. The one that I did loose drives me > crazy and has thrown my bite off. LOL, I know what my dogs feel like. The > perfect scissor bite is gone. LOL. My second reaction is why is this > happening? Is it my meds, is it SD, is it osteoporosis or all of the > above?????? > > So, as my body aches above normal and my lungs are whistling Dixie, now I > have to worry about my teeth falling out of my head too! Of course I am > wondering how much it will cost me to have my teeth fixed. > > Another dog show is just 2 days away. It seems that the shows actually help > with my stress level. I can show and go back to the RV and sleep there. All > the comforts of home, except we are on wheels. I really believe it helps me. > The dogs behave better too. > > Well, I don't know what else to say. Hope everyone has a better day > tomorrow. NIte nite. > > Much love, > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Terry, Patty here; I almost forgot to send you a greeting and let you know I do hope you are on the round to recovering!!! I rememer you hurt your knees a few months back at the show and hope there are no lasting problems from that. Good luck with your adventures with your dogs and do take it easy on yourself. I'm hoping you feel better soon, Till soon, Pattymelt > Hi gang, > > Well, I'm on week two of the flu. I started back on Zithromax 3 days ago. > This is my second rotation with the good old Z-pak. I do hope that it works > this time. A few more days of this feeling and I will be ready to surrender, > lock, stock and barrel. Geez and to think this is how I got here to start > with. A bad case of flu that never went away it seemed for months. Well, > it's back again and I am feeling like I am in the Twilight Zone. LOL Of > course the one year I don't get the flu vaccine, I get it. Oh well, I > haven't lost my sense of humor yet. > > This evening I was sitting up on my couch watching Law & Order. I decided to > floss my teeth. I've become obsessed with flossing. My father, may he rest > in peace was a dentist. I know he is up there smiling on me these days for > all the flossing I do. LOLOL. Well, my flossing got carried away I guess. I > broke another tooth and lost a partial filling too. OMG, this is the fourth > tooth that has broken in the past 18 months. What gives? My first reaction > was oh daddy, please don't be mad at me. LOL. I'll get them fixed, I > promise. I don't want to loose my teeth. The one that I did loose drives me > crazy and has thrown my bite off. LOL, I know what my dogs feel like. The > perfect scissor bite is gone. LOL. My second reaction is why is this > happening? Is it my meds, is it SD, is it osteoporosis or all of the > above?????? > > So, as my body aches above normal and my lungs are whistling Dixie, now I > have to worry about my teeth falling out of my head too! Of course I am > wondering how much it will cost me to have my teeth fixed. > > Another dog show is just 2 days away. It seems that the shows actually help > with my stress level. I can show and go back to the RV and sleep there. All > the comforts of home, except we are on wheels. I really believe it helps me. > The dogs behave better too. > > Well, I don't know what else to say. Hope everyone has a better day > tomorrow. NIte nite. > > Much love, > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hi, As some of you may remember I am going to school to become a dental hygienist---Mark my husband has stills. I wanted to tell you a few things that I have learned so far about teeth and disease. I will try find out more from my instructors. Some medications give you dry mouth--this is hard on your teeth--it will make you more cavity prone and is hard on your oral tissues---your dentist or hygienist may want you to drink more water, suck on sugarless candy or gum, or even use a saliva replacement. Your dentist may want you on a flouride rinse after brushing to help keep the enamel strong, or even make trays for a flouride gel to wear at night. It is really important to floss and brush, even brush your tongue--- bacteria abound in the mouth and with everything else going on you don't need any more problems. I am sure your hygienist and dentist would give you more tips and ideas, and ask your regular doctor about the side effects or dental implications of the drugs you are personally on ---neither want you to lose any teeth !!!Your dentist and hygienist can keep a close eye on things for you if can go in regularly--- it is less expensive that way in the long run. Good luck & Mark > >Reply-To: Stillsdisease >To: Stillsdisease >Subject: Re: Teeth >Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 05:27:37 -0000 > >Girls, I had the same experience over the years; one got infected >when I was on Prednisone and when I woke up 3 were gone!! Needless >to say I was limited on the dental insurance for years. I only had >to take Prednisone for a couple 2-3 yrs but did experience breaking >teeth for years after. I put $3-5,000. worth of work in my mouth >every 5 years until finally I gave up and got replacements. I had >more caps and partials than teeth, and I was just 37, but I have >never been sorry to have abandoned the losing battle for myself. >Because I love to smile, and for years half my teeth were always >broken or missing, this meant a lot to me. So I wish you better >luck, but do think it's the Prednisone that plays a large part. Also >be sure to have your dentist pre-medicate before anything!!! as this >is a direct route to our systems for infection. Till soon, Patty > > > > > Terry, > > > > I got my first cavity 10 years ago...I am 35 now. I have perfect >teeth, and I mean perfectly straight and white. At least they were >perfect until I started with my illness. My thoughts were, was that >it was the prednisone. I have a very straight edged dentist and he >thinks he knows everything...and I mean everything, but when I told >him that my teeth were breaking left and right all of the sudden and >it all started when I went on prednisone, he said that I was, and I >quote... " off my rocker' and " that's crazy and impossible " .....yes, I >know he's a dentist and no respect to your dad either Terry, but I >hear about this drug all the times and the negative that it takes on >the body as well, and I have heard people say the same...that when >they started to take high doses or long doses of prednisone, that >they all of the sudden had teeth problems...at least I have them. I >have broke 3 teeth in 1 year and had 1 root canal, and I wonder if >it's an osteoporosis thing also? Good question Terry, and would >make definite sense. I had a root canal about 9 months ago...well I >had it, and then went into a major flare and went into the hospital >for weeks, and never went back to have the root canal capped, well >last week I was eating scrambled eggs of all things and the tooth >completely started to crumble inside of my mouth and I mean crumble >into lovely little pieces. The only thing now, is that it broke just >below the gum line, so I have a very sharp edge poking through the >outside edge of the gum line and I have the last bit of edges of the >tooth poking through the bottom of the gum line, so when I run my >tongue across it in my mouth, all I feel is gum and sharp >edges....sort of like a tooth coming in when I was a kid.....so >needless to say....I look just absolutely lovely with this tooth now >gone, $1000 down the toilet for the root canal, because I never >finished it and I should start my own fan club for nerds or >hillbillies anonymous, because that's what I look like if I >smile " big " ......it's towards the back and you really cannot see it, >but of course I am extremely conscience over it and won't over do the >smile now. So I am with you on this one Terry....from one broken >tooth to another. > > Love toothless Sue #2 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hi, As some of you may remember I am going to school to become a dental hygienist---Mark my husband has stills. I wanted to tell you a few things that I have learned so far about teeth and disease. I will try find out more from my instructors. Some medications give you dry mouth--this is hard on your teeth--it will make you more cavity prone and is hard on your oral tissues---your dentist or hygienist may want you to drink more water, suck on sugarless candy or gum, or even use a saliva replacement. Your dentist may want you on a flouride rinse after brushing to help keep the enamel strong, or even make trays for a flouride gel to wear at night. It is really important to floss and brush, even brush your tongue--- bacteria abound in the mouth and with everything else going on you don't need any more problems. I am sure your hygienist and dentist would give you more tips and ideas, and ask your regular doctor about the side effects or dental implications of the drugs you are personally on ---neither want you to lose any teeth !!!Your dentist and hygienist can keep a close eye on things for you if can go in regularly--- it is less expensive that way in the long run. Good luck & Mark > >Reply-To: Stillsdisease >To: Stillsdisease >Subject: Re: Teeth >Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 05:27:37 -0000 > >Girls, I had the same experience over the years; one got infected >when I was on Prednisone and when I woke up 3 were gone!! Needless >to say I was limited on the dental insurance for years. I only had >to take Prednisone for a couple 2-3 yrs but did experience breaking >teeth for years after. I put $3-5,000. worth of work in my mouth >every 5 years until finally I gave up and got replacements. I had >more caps and partials than teeth, and I was just 37, but I have >never been sorry to have abandoned the losing battle for myself. >Because I love to smile, and for years half my teeth were always >broken or missing, this meant a lot to me. So I wish you better >luck, but do think it's the Prednisone that plays a large part. Also >be sure to have your dentist pre-medicate before anything!!! as this >is a direct route to our systems for infection. Till soon, Patty > > > > > Terry, > > > > I got my first cavity 10 years ago...I am 35 now. I have perfect >teeth, and I mean perfectly straight and white. At least they were >perfect until I started with my illness. My thoughts were, was that >it was the prednisone. I have a very straight edged dentist and he >thinks he knows everything...and I mean everything, but when I told >him that my teeth were breaking left and right all of the sudden and >it all started when I went on prednisone, he said that I was, and I >quote... " off my rocker' and " that's crazy and impossible " .....yes, I >know he's a dentist and no respect to your dad either Terry, but I >hear about this drug all the times and the negative that it takes on >the body as well, and I have heard people say the same...that when >they started to take high doses or long doses of prednisone, that >they all of the sudden had teeth problems...at least I have them. I >have broke 3 teeth in 1 year and had 1 root canal, and I wonder if >it's an osteoporosis thing also? Good question Terry, and would >make definite sense. I had a root canal about 9 months ago...well I >had it, and then went into a major flare and went into the hospital >for weeks, and never went back to have the root canal capped, well >last week I was eating scrambled eggs of all things and the tooth >completely started to crumble inside of my mouth and I mean crumble >into lovely little pieces. The only thing now, is that it broke just >below the gum line, so I have a very sharp edge poking through the >outside edge of the gum line and I have the last bit of edges of the >tooth poking through the bottom of the gum line, so when I run my >tongue across it in my mouth, all I feel is gum and sharp >edges....sort of like a tooth coming in when I was a kid.....so >needless to say....I look just absolutely lovely with this tooth now >gone, $1000 down the toilet for the root canal, because I never >finished it and I should start my own fan club for nerds or >hillbillies anonymous, because that's what I look like if I >smile " big " ......it's towards the back and you really cannot see it, >but of course I am extremely conscience over it and won't over do the >smile now. So I am with you on this one Terry....from one broken >tooth to another. > > Love toothless Sue #2 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hi, As some of you may remember I am going to school to become a dental hygienist---Mark my husband has stills. I wanted to tell you a few things that I have learned so far about teeth and disease. I will try find out more from my instructors. Some medications give you dry mouth--this is hard on your teeth--it will make you more cavity prone and is hard on your oral tissues---your dentist or hygienist may want you to drink more water, suck on sugarless candy or gum, or even use a saliva replacement. Your dentist may want you on a flouride rinse after brushing to help keep the enamel strong, or even make trays for a flouride gel to wear at night. It is really important to floss and brush, even brush your tongue--- bacteria abound in the mouth and with everything else going on you don't need any more problems. I am sure your hygienist and dentist would give you more tips and ideas, and ask your regular doctor about the side effects or dental implications of the drugs you are personally on ---neither want you to lose any teeth !!!Your dentist and hygienist can keep a close eye on things for you if can go in regularly--- it is less expensive that way in the long run. Good luck & Mark > >Reply-To: Stillsdisease >To: Stillsdisease >Subject: Re: Teeth >Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 05:27:37 -0000 > >Girls, I had the same experience over the years; one got infected >when I was on Prednisone and when I woke up 3 were gone!! Needless >to say I was limited on the dental insurance for years. I only had >to take Prednisone for a couple 2-3 yrs but did experience breaking >teeth for years after. I put $3-5,000. worth of work in my mouth >every 5 years until finally I gave up and got replacements. I had >more caps and partials than teeth, and I was just 37, but I have >never been sorry to have abandoned the losing battle for myself. >Because I love to smile, and for years half my teeth were always >broken or missing, this meant a lot to me. So I wish you better >luck, but do think it's the Prednisone that plays a large part. Also >be sure to have your dentist pre-medicate before anything!!! as this >is a direct route to our systems for infection. Till soon, Patty > > > > > Terry, > > > > I got my first cavity 10 years ago...I am 35 now. I have perfect >teeth, and I mean perfectly straight and white. At least they were >perfect until I started with my illness. My thoughts were, was that >it was the prednisone. I have a very straight edged dentist and he >thinks he knows everything...and I mean everything, but when I told >him that my teeth were breaking left and right all of the sudden and >it all started when I went on prednisone, he said that I was, and I >quote... " off my rocker' and " that's crazy and impossible " .....yes, I >know he's a dentist and no respect to your dad either Terry, but I >hear about this drug all the times and the negative that it takes on >the body as well, and I have heard people say the same...that when >they started to take high doses or long doses of prednisone, that >they all of the sudden had teeth problems...at least I have them. I >have broke 3 teeth in 1 year and had 1 root canal, and I wonder if >it's an osteoporosis thing also? Good question Terry, and would >make definite sense. I had a root canal about 9 months ago...well I >had it, and then went into a major flare and went into the hospital >for weeks, and never went back to have the root canal capped, well >last week I was eating scrambled eggs of all things and the tooth >completely started to crumble inside of my mouth and I mean crumble >into lovely little pieces. The only thing now, is that it broke just >below the gum line, so I have a very sharp edge poking through the >outside edge of the gum line and I have the last bit of edges of the >tooth poking through the bottom of the gum line, so when I run my >tongue across it in my mouth, all I feel is gum and sharp >edges....sort of like a tooth coming in when I was a kid.....so >needless to say....I look just absolutely lovely with this tooth now >gone, $1000 down the toilet for the root canal, because I never >finished it and I should start my own fan club for nerds or >hillbillies anonymous, because that's what I look like if I >smile " big " ......it's towards the back and you really cannot see it, >but of course I am extremely conscience over it and won't over do the >smile now. So I am with you on this one Terry....from one broken >tooth to another. > > Love toothless Sue #2 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Looks like I'm the " odd one out " on the " teeth " thing. Have been on very high (160mg) to present dose (8mg) of steroids since 1979, and no broken teeth. Except for last week..and that tooth has been filled several times over the years. My dentist tells me that I must be doing something right (it's anybody's guess!) because my gums are super healthy. I do have several fillings, and a few crowns due to the teeth were crooked, had to have one root canal a year ago October. (that's a bad story!) I have been taking an HRT even before a partial hyserctomy (sp?) in 1991. My rhuemy prescribed it for me...he said it would help my bones. I have read many pros and cons about the HRT, but have stayed on it and personally feel it *has* contributed to less tooth problems than could have been over the years. tricia Re: Teeth > Confession: I didn't read all the replies. But--Since becoming sick w/ Stills > 2 years ago, I have lost 7 teeth! I didn't have the greatest teeth to begin > w/ (kinda soft ones)! but they are at least MINE! It's a scary thing. I even > had to put off a knee surgery due to needing dental work. --Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Looks like I'm the " odd one out " on the " teeth " thing. Have been on very high (160mg) to present dose (8mg) of steroids since 1979, and no broken teeth. Except for last week..and that tooth has been filled several times over the years. My dentist tells me that I must be doing something right (it's anybody's guess!) because my gums are super healthy. I do have several fillings, and a few crowns due to the teeth were crooked, had to have one root canal a year ago October. (that's a bad story!) I have been taking an HRT even before a partial hyserctomy (sp?) in 1991. My rhuemy prescribed it for me...he said it would help my bones. I have read many pros and cons about the HRT, but have stayed on it and personally feel it *has* contributed to less tooth problems than could have been over the years. tricia Re: Teeth > Confession: I didn't read all the replies. But--Since becoming sick w/ Stills > 2 years ago, I have lost 7 teeth! I didn't have the greatest teeth to begin > w/ (kinda soft ones)! but they are at least MINE! It's a scary thing. I even > had to put off a knee surgery due to needing dental work. --Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Looks like I'm the " odd one out " on the " teeth " thing. Have been on very high (160mg) to present dose (8mg) of steroids since 1979, and no broken teeth. Except for last week..and that tooth has been filled several times over the years. My dentist tells me that I must be doing something right (it's anybody's guess!) because my gums are super healthy. I do have several fillings, and a few crowns due to the teeth were crooked, had to have one root canal a year ago October. (that's a bad story!) I have been taking an HRT even before a partial hyserctomy (sp?) in 1991. My rhuemy prescribed it for me...he said it would help my bones. I have read many pros and cons about the HRT, but have stayed on it and personally feel it *has* contributed to less tooth problems than could have been over the years. tricia Re: Teeth > Confession: I didn't read all the replies. But--Since becoming sick w/ Stills > 2 years ago, I have lost 7 teeth! I didn't have the greatest teeth to begin > w/ (kinda soft ones)! but they are at least MINE! It's a scary thing. I even > had to put off a knee surgery due to needing dental work. --Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 :> May seem like a silly question, but my teeth hurt if I eat sweet stuff, wondered if anyone might know why?Sugar is bad for your teeth! ;-) Inger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 You might just have sensitive teeth. This happens when the natural coating on your teeth wears away. It also happens when your gums recede and parts of your teeth are exposed that were not exposed before. You could try using sensodine toothpaste, which helps people with sensitvie teeth by gradually putting a thin protective coating on your teeth. If that doesn't work there is other treatments a dentist cn do do help sensitive teeth. Ilah > > May seem like a silly question, but my teeth hurt if I eat sweet > stuff, > wondered if anyone might know why? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 You might be getting a cavity. The exposed nerve tissue can be sensitve to sugar. Kathy J. Teeth > > > May seem like a silly question, but my teeth hurt if I eat sweet > stuff, > wondered if anyone might know why? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Sugar leeches calcium from the body. Teeth are made of calcium (I think). Sugar also feeds the bacteria that cause caries. Inger > > May seem like a silly question, but my teeth hurt if I eat sweet> stuff, > wondered if anyone might know why?> > FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Thanks everyone for replying to this. I am beginning to wonder if I maybe asked this question about teeth once before - if so sorry for asking it again. I don't often eat sugary things as I do not have a sweet tooth, but occasionaly I do eat sweet stuff and my teeth hurt which I always find surprising. I do have sensitive teeth to hot and cold and yes the enamel on them is probably eroded; when I was younger I used to scrub my teeth quite harshly, believing that I was cleaning them thourghly. I have since being told by the dentist I had been brushing too harshly - I now have an electric toothbrush and do not brush as harshly, but I think the damage has already been done :-( > > > > May seem like a silly question, but my teeth hurt if I eat sweet > > stuff, > > wondered if anyone might know why? > > > > > > > > > > FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. > > Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked " Other FAM Sites. " > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Thanks everyone for replying to this. I am beginning to wonder if I maybe asked this question about teeth once before - if so sorry for asking it again. I don't often eat sugary things as I do not have a sweet tooth, but occasionaly I do eat sweet stuff and my teeth hurt which I always find surprising. I do have sensitive teeth to hot and cold and yes the enamel on them is probably eroded; when I was younger I used to scrub my teeth quite harshly, believing that I was cleaning them thourghly. I have since being told by the dentist I had been brushing too harshly - I now have an electric toothbrush and do not brush as harshly, but I think the damage has already been done :-( > > > > May seem like a silly question, but my teeth hurt if I eat sweet > > stuff, > > wondered if anyone might know why? > > > > > > > > > > FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. > > Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked " Other FAM Sites. " > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Half my teeth are fillings now and my enamel is bad, I think I'm probably have to have new molars by the time I'm 45. > : > > There is a procedure where a dentist can put a coating on the teeth to buttress the enamal, though the name eludes me at the moment. > > I think I've heard about that too. Ask your dentist, . > > > I had thought about getting implants to replace my teeth, but then I read about the cost involved and decided against it. The surgery itself was steep, but then you also had to pay for all the new teeth individually as well at probably $400 each. Altogether the procedure might have cost around $15,000. I might be wrong on that though since I do know someone who had that done, but I never asked them how much that cost. > > I think it's more expensitve than that. My aunt in N.Y. had only a few done and that cost her $30,000.00! Not quite as steep here (about 10,000.00 SEK per tooth). I just had a couple done.Very easy procedure. > > I too think teeth are a pain in the neck (or in the mouth, to be more precise). :-( > > > Something new is coming along for cavities as well. Scientists have developed a kind of bacteria that will live in the mouth and fight the cavity causing bacteria. It is in final trials right now and should be available before too long in the US. I'm tempted to get that, but with all the fillings I already have there's not much tooth left for them to mess with. > > Cool! If you have more info on that, I'd be interested. > > Inger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Half my teeth are fillings now and my enamel is bad, I think I'm probably have to have new molars by the time I'm 45. > : > > There is a procedure where a dentist can put a coating on the teeth to buttress the enamal, though the name eludes me at the moment. > > I think I've heard about that too. Ask your dentist, . > > > I had thought about getting implants to replace my teeth, but then I read about the cost involved and decided against it. The surgery itself was steep, but then you also had to pay for all the new teeth individually as well at probably $400 each. Altogether the procedure might have cost around $15,000. I might be wrong on that though since I do know someone who had that done, but I never asked them how much that cost. > > I think it's more expensitve than that. My aunt in N.Y. had only a few done and that cost her $30,000.00! Not quite as steep here (about 10,000.00 SEK per tooth). I just had a couple done.Very easy procedure. > > I too think teeth are a pain in the neck (or in the mouth, to be more precise). :-( > > > Something new is coming along for cavities as well. Scientists have developed a kind of bacteria that will live in the mouth and fight the cavity causing bacteria. It is in final trials right now and should be available before too long in the US. I'm tempted to get that, but with all the fillings I already have there's not much tooth left for them to mess with. > > Cool! If you have more info on that, I'd be interested. > > Inger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Half my teeth are fillings now and my enamel is bad, I think I'm probably have to have new molars by the time I'm 45. > : > > There is a procedure where a dentist can put a coating on the teeth to buttress the enamal, though the name eludes me at the moment. > > I think I've heard about that too. Ask your dentist, . > > > I had thought about getting implants to replace my teeth, but then I read about the cost involved and decided against it. The surgery itself was steep, but then you also had to pay for all the new teeth individually as well at probably $400 each. Altogether the procedure might have cost around $15,000. I might be wrong on that though since I do know someone who had that done, but I never asked them how much that cost. > > I think it's more expensitve than that. My aunt in N.Y. had only a few done and that cost her $30,000.00! Not quite as steep here (about 10,000.00 SEK per tooth). I just had a couple done.Very easy procedure. > > I too think teeth are a pain in the neck (or in the mouth, to be more precise). :-( > > > Something new is coming along for cavities as well. Scientists have developed a kind of bacteria that will live in the mouth and fight the cavity causing bacteria. It is in final trials right now and should be available before too long in the US. I'm tempted to get that, but with all the fillings I already have there's not much tooth left for them to mess with. > > Cool! If you have more info on that, I'd be interested. > > Inger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 For Dr. Thom or any tooth-minded unda friends, What is the ideal toothbrush? and is there a safe way to whiten teeth? many thanks, Sobyl Bunis Chiropractor Santa Barbara and San Obispo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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