Teeth Sensitivity Related to Rituxan?

[love-plants]

Been on Rituxan Infusions for 5+ years. Two years ago, went to dentist and suddenly had 4 cavities. Never had so many cavities in my life. Also teeth are sensitive to any kind of toothpaste, especially whitening toothpastes. The only one I have found works so far is Sensodyne Pronamel Daily Protection. Could dental issues be related to Rituxan infusions?

[Neonkittie17]

In my own experience I think yes but I’m no expert of course. I’m on Rtx since early 2014 but couldn’t tell for sure if was simply wear and tear on half a dozen old fillings needing more attention and replacement, or Rtx. Also my teeth seemed to need a lot of work the year after I took Pred for ten months. My dentist recommended Durophat 5000 toothpaste to protect my teeth more.

[love-plants in reply to Neonkittie17]

Thank you for sharing your experience and what toothpaste your dentist recommended!

[Neonkittie17 in reply to love-plants]

You’re welcome. It’s quite a powerful acting one and expensive at £12-15 depending on where you can find it online if you can’t get to the dentist, but he recommended me using that once a day as I said I liked another whitening one too. It’s very economical and lasts a long time as you don’t need a big squidge of it. There is also a reduced fluoride version for adults and children over 10 in case you think the one I spoke of is too much fluoride for what you want. This is approx half the price of the Duraphat 5000.

[Lolabridge]

I have also wondered the same having been on rtx for 2 years and needed more fillings than previously. My dentist recommended this toothpaste.

OralB sensitive gum and enamel, gentle whitening

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to Lolabridge]

I'm on Rituximab and use this toothpaste too, it's great!

[rabbits65]

Hello, I get on well with all the Sensodyn range of toothpaste , helps all my sensitivity. The more you use it the better it gets too

[Brynithel3]

Thanks for the information. I have been on rituxomab for 6 months and have recently lost two of my old fillings. Dentist refused to see me because I am on immune suppressants. I use sensodyne tooth paste and have had no pains yet. I will try one of the recommendations. Thanks