Just had my checkup, scheduled after this thread was started. Thanks! She said everything looked fine, no issues other than the stuff we already knew about. Makeup the cleaning I missed during tx tommorrow. The molar that started bothering me during tx is missing part of a filling and has some small cracks. Fix that next week, trying to avoid the root canal and crown.
Now I remember. Normal wasn't always that great, either.
EarnestlySeeking said
Jul 16, 2012
Mallani,
thank you so much for bringing this up! I just made an appointment with the dentist. About 3 weeks ago, my teeth felt the way they did when I was 13 and got my braces tightened. Hopefully it's nothing at all but if there is something going on, I'd rather know way early!
Paul
LanaiSurferGirl said
Jul 12, 2012
oh great! I didn't know this. I live in southern California where the water system isn't the best and flouride is low in water. I already brush 3x per day, floss at least 2x per day, use ACT anti-cavity mouthwash, and get the flouride varnish Dave was referring to. Hopefully my teeth do well. I saw the dentist in May (my 6 month mark for treatment) and all was well but I will be paying more attention to detail now.
Scout said
Jul 12, 2012
Not to try and sway anyone from any particular product but my dentist suggested brushing and rinsing with baking soda. His theory is that our mouths ph is unbalanced and over the counter products affect that balance even further. Since I've started using this stuff(about 2 weeks into tx) my mouth has felt tons better. And I'm saving $
hrsetrdr said
Jul 11, 2012
Dave, thanks for the Biotene suggestion, I bought the mouth rinse and tooth paste while @Kaiser for labs. The Biotene products are soothing and just feel natural. I'll be staying with these products even post tx, going back to alcohol based mouthwash and the overly sweet super market tooth paste just seems so wrong.
Sunrise747 said
Jul 10, 2012
Within just a very few weeks of starting treatment I noticed a significant reeceeding of my gums. I have three caps that are not enameled below the gum line. Before treatment they just like the other teeth. Now they look like teeth but with a dark space where they meet the now-lowered gums.
krowdog said
Jul 10, 2012
Dave has a good point about the dry mouth and Ph. I talked to my dentist quite a bit about my TX, and its effects on oral health. He told me the dry mouth is really hard on the teeth and gums, since the saliva is also antiseptic, and kills many of the harmful bacteria in our mouth and teeth. He suggested 3 things:
1: Drink lots of water, we hydrate from the inside out (yeah, yeah, I know... ya' heard it a million times before ;)
2: Use the Biotene hydrating mouth wash/gel.
3: He wrote a prescription for an extra high flouride toothpaste called "SF 5000 Plus)
Fortunately I lost no teeth, but I did have to replace a crown at the end of TX.
Brad
-- Edited by krowdog on Tuesday 10th of July 2012 07:37:03 AM
Kellyw said
Jul 9, 2012
THANK YOU! I have had some gum pain, very tender. I will certainly get to my dentist.
Phil G said
Jul 9, 2012
I already have peridontal (gum) disease, which fortunately, forced me to get my dental hygene act together several years back. I canceled one cleaning during tx due due to the low platelets and neutrophiles, and have been nursing a cracked molar for the last couple of months. Yes, its time now to return to the dentist. Thank you for the reminder.
Shep said
Jul 8, 2012
Oh dear--I am having some gum issues and was thinking of calling the dentist. Now I know I will make that call--Thanks for the info.
davesf said
Jul 8, 2012
Use a dry mouth gel such as Biotene at night. Our meds cause dry mouth. Without the usual saliva balance and proper ph the caries (cavities) causing bacteria multiply at a much greater rate and do much more damage.
Also consider getting a fluoride varnish treatment from your dentist. Fluoride varnish treatments are indicated for patients who are at risk for caries. Anyone who has prolonged dry mouth from medications is in this category. The fluoride ions bind with the calcium which allows your enamel to remineralize (repair) much easier. This will compensate for the enamel you are losing. If your insurance does not cover it, it will be $25-50 out of pocket. Well worth the investment.
hrsetrdr said
Jul 8, 2012
Malcolm, thanks for the heads-up! My dental hygienist recently asked me if I had started drinking lots of coffee or dark tea, cleaning was more extensive than usual...I wonder.
12Step Guy said
Jul 8, 2012
Mallani, thank goodness your talking about cavities. After your post about being the oldest on this board, I thought you'd forgotten where you left your teeth again (LOL).
Margo said
Jul 8, 2012
That's true, I was aware of that in my first treatment as well. I did develop new cavities this time only 2.5 months into treatment.
news said
Jul 8, 2012
May be too late for me. I have two new tender spots along the gums where the enamel is gone, a crown has been undermined and now has a large "void" under it. The teeth are darker looking, food sticks to them more, and they never feel smooth any more. If I ever finish this protocol, the next step will be an extended visit with my brother in Atlanta, who is a fine dentist. Alan
mallani said
Jul 8, 2012
Interferon rots teeth! This is now well known, but back in 1998 when I had my first course of Interferon, I lost 3 significant teeth. My dentist back then was astounded how quickly caries could spread. Pre-treatment dental checks and 3 monthly followups should be part of all instructions to patients starting Rx. Attention to oral hygiene and twice daily brushing is vital.
Just had my checkup, scheduled after this thread was started. Thanks! She said everything looked fine, no issues other than the stuff we already knew about. Makeup the cleaning I missed during tx tommorrow. The molar that started bothering me during tx is missing part of a filling and has some small cracks. Fix that next week, trying to avoid the root canal and crown.
Now I remember. Normal wasn't always that great, either.
Mallani,
thank you so much for bringing this up! I just made an appointment with the dentist. About 3 weeks ago, my teeth felt the way they did when I was 13 and got my braces tightened. Hopefully it's nothing at all but if there is something going on, I'd rather know way early!
Paul
oh great! I didn't know this. I live in southern California where the water system isn't the best and flouride is low in water. I already brush 3x per day, floss at least 2x per day, use ACT anti-cavity mouthwash, and get the flouride varnish Dave was referring to. Hopefully my teeth do well. I saw the dentist in May (my 6 month mark for treatment) and all was well but I will be paying more attention to detail now.
Not to try and sway anyone from any particular product but my dentist suggested brushing and rinsing with baking soda. His theory is that our mouths ph is unbalanced and over the counter products affect that balance even further. Since I've started using this stuff(about 2 weeks into tx) my mouth has felt tons better. And I'm saving $
Dave, thanks for the Biotene suggestion, I bought the mouth rinse and tooth paste while @Kaiser for labs. The Biotene products are soothing and just feel natural. I'll be staying with these products even post tx, going back to alcohol based mouthwash and the overly sweet super market tooth paste just seems so wrong.
Within just a very few weeks of starting treatment I noticed a significant reeceeding of my gums. I have three caps that are not enameled below the gum line. Before treatment they just like the other teeth. Now they look like teeth but with a dark space where they meet the now-lowered gums.
Dave has a good point about the dry mouth and Ph. I talked to my dentist quite a bit about my TX, and its effects on oral health. He told me the dry mouth is really hard on the teeth and gums, since the saliva is also antiseptic, and kills many of the harmful bacteria in our mouth and teeth. He suggested 3 things:
1: Drink lots of water, we hydrate from the inside out (yeah, yeah, I know... ya' heard it a million times before ;)
2: Use the Biotene hydrating mouth wash/gel.
3: He wrote a prescription for an extra high flouride toothpaste called "SF 5000 Plus)
Fortunately I lost no teeth, but I did have to replace a crown at the end of TX.
Brad
-- Edited by krowdog on Tuesday 10th of July 2012 07:37:03 AM
I already have peridontal (gum) disease, which fortunately, forced me to get my dental hygene act together several years back. I canceled one cleaning during tx due due to the low platelets and neutrophiles, and have been nursing a cracked molar for the last couple of months. Yes, its time now to return to the dentist. Thank you for the reminder.
Use a dry mouth gel such as Biotene at night. Our meds cause dry mouth. Without the usual saliva balance and proper ph the caries (cavities) causing bacteria multiply at a much greater rate and do much more damage.
Also consider getting a fluoride varnish treatment from your dentist. Fluoride varnish treatments are indicated for patients who are at risk for caries. Anyone who has prolonged dry mouth from medications is in this category. The fluoride ions bind with the calcium which allows your enamel to remineralize (repair) much easier. This will compensate for the enamel you are losing. If your insurance does not cover it, it will be $25-50 out of pocket. Well worth the investment.
Mallani, thank goodness your talking about cavities. After your post about being the oldest on this board, I thought you'd forgotten where you left your teeth again (LOL).
Interferon rots teeth! This is now well known, but back in 1998 when I had my first course of Interferon, I lost 3 significant teeth. My dentist back then was astounded how quickly caries could spread. Pre-treatment dental checks and 3 monthly followups should be part of all instructions to patients starting Rx. Attention to oral hygiene and twice daily brushing is vital.