UCTD AND MOUTH ULCERS

[Sade96]

Hi i just wanted to know if any one suffers with reoccurring mouth abscess and decaying teeth

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi Sade96,

Oral (mouth) and nasal (nose) ulcers are one of the most common features of lupus occurring in around 45% of people who have SLE. We published a blog article on coping with oral and nasal ulcers which you can read here: lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

Do you experience dry mouth?

According to The Lupus Encyclopedia, there are many causes of teeth-related issues, one being saliva. Saliva is very important for keeping bad bacteria and other organisms out of the mouth. Continuous production of saliva helps to wash away harmful bacteria which are swallowed and destroyed in the stomach. When the mouth becomes dry with less saliva, harmful organisms are allowed to multiply and cause damage in the mouth such as dental cavities and infection of the gum. These problems can lead to early tooth loss in people with Sjogens Syndrome if not treated.

Below, are a few tips to help with oral hygiene:

1. Brush teeth 2-3 times daily

2. Floss daily

3. Brush or scrape your tongue at least once a day to get rid of bad bacteria

4. Visit your dentist at least twice a year

Please note that some people with lupus find that salty, spicy and acidic foods (including fruit juices – even tomatoes) can increase irritation and inflammation of the gums/mouth.

We published a factsheet on 'LUPUS: The Mouth, Nose and Eyes' which you can read at lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Hope this helps!