teeth problem? - Anemia Message Board

sickiemcgee · 12-06-2004, 09:19 PM

Hi,
I was just wondering has anyone had any symptoms of weakening teeth or tooth decay because of the anemia? I have had such bad teeth problems this past few months with many cavities and one of my teeth broke, the dentist is baffled because I take such good care of my teeth. So does anyone else have this problem? and how did you fix it?

Marimac · 12-07-2004, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sickiemcgee

Hi,
I was just wondering has anyone had any symptoms of weakening teeth or tooth decay because of the anemia? I have had such bad teeth problems this past few months with many cavities and one of my teeth broke, the dentist is baffled because I take such good care of my teeth. So does anyone else have this problem? and how did you fix it?

If your body is unable to absorb the b-12 it may also be having a hard time with calcium. The tooth problems may reflect a problem with folic acid as well which is needed along with b-12. Anemia is of course a symptom of another disease, but not the disease itself. You may want your doctor to help you locate the basic problem with your anemia. Swollen gums are a symptom of a lot of diseases that also include anemia.

Ron · 12-14-2004, 09:18 PM

Hi Sickie,

Rapidly deteriorating teeth can be due to acid reflux.. Do you also grind your teeth when you sleep?

Ron

sickiemcgee · 12-15-2004, 07:14 AM

i do grind my teeth when I sleep I have a mouth guard to protect my teeth. Does anyone know how to get rid of acid reflux? my throat and chest don't feel acidy though so I might not have that.