Teeth fracture

[Whatsnext]

I lost a perfectly non cavity tooth. The tooth cracked in half and I had it extracted last week. I have another molar tooth that was next to it, and I am getting temperature sensitive. My fear is that another tooth cracked. Could my medications of Humira weekly, methotrexate, medrol, and other lesser drugs be causing the teeth fractures?

[Alison-NRAS]

Hi sorry to hear about your dental problems. We have a very good section on our website about oral health and RA that may help to answer your question. here is the link : nras.org.uk/oral-health .

[Ali_H]

It could be saliva related if you suffer from a dry mouth... does your dentist know you have RA and does s/he check for saliva viscosity and jaw line swelling.

Ali

[Whatsnext]

I have Sjogrens and I do take medicine for dry mouth.

[Whatsnext]

I will have my jaw line checked.😃

[rawillbebeaten]

Hello, I had similar things happen and it seems that the Sjogrens, that I see below you also have, increases the chances of decay. The lack of saliva to wash bacteria away. It all happened when I had other more pressing issues with the RA, the teeth weren't actually hurting when other things really were. To be honest I was never a regular at the dentist. That has all changed now and since I committed to the hygienist and regular check ups they have been brilliant and filled and sorted areas in the remaining teeth so I shouldn't get any more issues. They also gave me a prescription for a special toothpaste that strengthens teeth and told me not to rinse but leave the toothpaste on for as long as possible. I'm on a lot of medication as well but I don't think they have caused the issue with the teeth.

Good Luck with it all

Michele