I am absolutely devastated this morning. My tooth crumbled when I was eating brown bread. Iāve had 2 dental abscesses in 4 months. I look after my teeth. I lost 2 teeth years ago (I didnāt know I had SLE) and was fobbed off by dentist as it must be my poor dental hygiene.
Now Iām here again. I feel I donāt have much left. Iām overweight, lost my hair, lupus brain fog, pain, oedema and I keep smiling for my family and friends.
Now Iāve lost my smile. Canāt take much more.
Sorry but Iām lost xx
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Maybe worth getting another opinion? My cousin suddenly found teeth loosening and her new dentist said "but you know about your gum disease ..." No, she didn't and a complaint established that her previous dentist had known how severe it was but had never told her nor recommended remedial action and he was told to pay compensation. If a patient has something that could be due to their poor dental hygiene - and she definitely didn't plus he had said it was good - it is up to the dentist to tell them and do what he can.
It won't bring to tooth back - but it may prevent worse.
Unfortunately, mouthwashes can make matters worse - there are good and bad bacteria but mouthwash kills both. I have never used mouthwash, I clean my teeth once daily and have no dental problems at all, the only teeth I have lost have been deliberate extractions for very good reasons. Otherwise I have all my teeth, more than many people of nearly 69 can claim I think!Personally, I think washing leftovers of food down with a nice cup of tea is a better idea ...
Which bit of "I don't have any gum problems" failed to sink in? My teeth are in perfect condition, so are my gums and I do use interdental aids, I do';t need a long lecture from you on dental hygiene.
Like the entire body, the microbiome should be in balance. Put weedkiller indiscriminately on a garden and you kill everything - same applies to your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash.
I really sympathise with you. I too have terrible teeth. I eat healthily, brush daily and have started using mouthwash. All to no avail. My teeth are falling to pieces. It does seem very common for people with Lupus to have poor teeth. Some people say itās because of a dry mouth which I do have of a nighttime, I have to drink regularly throughout the night to relieve it. I donāt think it is through any fault of our own but it is worrying. I am nearly 50 and wonder how much longer my teeth are going to last for. If I had the choice I would have them all out under general anaesthetic and have false ones instead. I am petrified of the dentist, I visibly shake when I go even for a check up.
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