Guest guest Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Ask your dentist about writing an Rx for prevident plus. It's a special high fluoride toothpaste. You may be able to find places on the web that you do not need an Rx for it. Patty Re: Lupus and Dental Problems Just wanted to add to this that sometimes, lupus patients also have Sjogren's syndrome, which causes severely dry mouth and can promote tooth decay and gum disease. It's VERY important to have your doctor and dentist examine you for possible Sjogren's syndrome; there are some things you can do to help fight its effects if that's what you have.Maureenwww.maureepratt.com "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Ask your dentist about writing an Rx for prevident plus. It's a special high fluoride toothpaste. You may be able to find places on the web that you do not need an Rx for it. Patty Re: Lupus and Dental Problems Just wanted to add to this that sometimes, lupus patients also have Sjogren's syndrome, which causes severely dry mouth and can promote tooth decay and gum disease. It's VERY important to have your doctor and dentist examine you for possible Sjogren's syndrome; there are some things you can do to help fight its effects if that's what you have.Maureenwww.maureepratt.com "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 NELLY I KNOW HAVE HAVE TROOUBLE WITH MY TEETH ...IF I AM NOT FIGHTING AN ABCESE I AM TRYING TOFIGURE OUT WHY MY TEETH ARE MOVING ... I BRUSH TWICE A DAY ... AND SOMETIMES MORE THEN THAT .. RIGHT NOW I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PULL MY BACK MOLARS ...THEY ARE VERY LOSE AND JUST KINDA FLOAT THERE IN THE BACK ... I DONT LIKE DENTIST SO I DONT SEE ONE ...LOL.. ROMIE I found articles mentioning that about 20% of Lupus patients have tooth pain/sensitivity. Nelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 NELLY I KNOW HAVE HAVE TROOUBLE WITH MY TEETH ...IF I AM NOT FIGHTING AN ABCESE I AM TRYING TOFIGURE OUT WHY MY TEETH ARE MOVING ... I BRUSH TWICE A DAY ... AND SOMETIMES MORE THEN THAT .. RIGHT NOW I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PULL MY BACK MOLARS ...THEY ARE VERY LOSE AND JUST KINDA FLOAT THERE IN THE BACK ... I DONT LIKE DENTIST SO I DONT SEE ONE ...LOL.. ROMIE I found articles mentioning that about 20% of Lupus patients have tooth pain/sensitivity. Nelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 I found articles mentioning that about 20% of Lupus patients have tooth pain/sensitivity. Nelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 I found articles mentioning that about 20% of Lupus patients have tooth pain/sensitivity. Nelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Lupus patients have specific dental problems because of the disease process and the medications needed to control lupus symptoms. Your dentist needs to know what medications you are taking before he treats you. Most lupus patients take prednisone, a corticosteroid, which over time causes bones to become less dense and brittle. This process includes the jaw bone and how the teeth are held in place. Periodontitis, a form of dental disease, is marked by bone loss and will eventually lead to loosening or loss of teeth. It is usually painless and may have the same signs and symptoms as gingivitis. If any signs or symptoms of gingivitis or periodontitis are noted, you should tell your dentist. Your dentist can accurately diagnose and treat periodontal disease. Everyone with lupus should check the inside of their mouths regularly for any red or irritated areas. If such areas are noticed, these should be brought to the attention of the physician and dentist. Approximately 25% of lupus patients have these kinds of oral problems, which are usually accompanied by a skin irritation or facial rash. Oral problems in lupus are also found on the lips and on the tissue inside the cheeks. Some lupus patients are on blood thinners to avoid clots in their blood vessels. This makes them prone to bleeding. When the gums are bleeding they become a breeding ground for bacteria that could cause infection. A dentist needs to know what medications you are taking, so in case of any oral surgery needed, he will be prepared for extra bleeding. What he may think is a case of gingivitis may be only the effects of blood thinners on the sensitive blood vessels in the gums. When Lupus patients are having a flare of mouth ulcers, toothpaste should be avoided and a mixture of baking soda and water should be used to brush the teeth. Warm salt water rinses and dipping the toothbrush in peroxide to brush the teeth is another way of cleansing the teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Could you forward them to me? I am really interested in reading them. Hugs, Barbi Re: Lupus and Dental problems I found articles mentioning that about 20% of Lupus patients have tooth pain/sensitivity. Nelly " The LUPIES Store " Come check out our store... http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies " The LUPIES Web Page " http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html " The LUPIES online photo albums! " Check out what your fellow Lupies look like... http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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