I thought this article was quite a useful summary of all the things to do/not do to optimise dental health and lessen need for interventions that might increase risk of bone necrosis particularly whilst on bone strengtheners.
theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...
I learnt a few more things myself.
Thankyou
Thanks the one that got me was not wetting the toothpaste. I have always done that . Learn something new every day 🙂
Good article for most people but since my meds leave me with very low white blood cells my doctor has advised no dental cleanings and flossing. General hygiene is now comprised.
But my wbc and neut counts are way down too - and not been given that advice. Am I missing something as my logic suggests getting decay and infection through poor hygiene would be a greater risk. Am happy to listen to why that might not be the case.
Yah... I'm really wondering about the validity of those suggestions, especially since taking D3+K2 wasn't mentioned. This is likely the most important thing you can do to keep your teeth (and bones) healthy. The combination takes calcium out of your fluids and puts it into your bones and teeth, making them stronger. In addition there is less calcium in your saliva to cause plaque.
This supplement has produced is THE biggest change to my dental health and has HEALED some sensitive spots. I've been able to decrease teeth cleanings to once every year or two, since I no longer have plaque. (Yes, it makes my dentist crazy, but he agrees that my teeth and gums are healthy. I also don't have ANY cavities at 57...)
That’s true - Id been taking vit d/k2 for 6 yrs due to thyroid issues but still had decay and needed a tooth out. The decay stopped when upped the hygiene. So success suggests a combination of these factors.
Yep. It is a number of factors, including sleep, lymph health, and avoiding carbs (esp in the Winter)... It frustrates me to no end that dentist ignore nutrition's major importance when providing advice for a healthy mouth.
Dental cleanings may release a lot of bacteria from under the gum line. Compromised immune systems may have trouble countering these. I can see with other minor infections that I have a lot of difficulty healing. Please check with your onc regarding any invasive health services including dental.
Mine does. We have frequent discussions about my sugar intake. I know from experience over 30 yrs that I always have had major dental problems fillings etc whenever I have regulated my sugar intake ie low carb atkins or just cutting out all forms of fast sugar. Maybe my mouth actually gets more acidic on low sugar due to Less saliva but it’s true for me- so I now believe in eating chocolate in moderation and good hygiene. I know populations that eat no sugar had no evidence of dental caries at all. So don’t understand why it gets worse when I don’t eat sugar. Maybe brushing at wrong time when dieting.
Excellent article. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you
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