Mermaidxx
12-02-2007, 12:41 AM
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had info on what causes teeth probs in patients talking pain meds? Is it the actual pain meds? Or is it having dry mouth? I have heard different things. Is there anything that can help?
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Fabrashamx
12-02-2007, 02:31 AM
It is mostly caused by the dry mouth, although nausea can also cause a lot of acid to be present in the saliva, which is really hard on tooth enamel.
Try keeping a bottle of water with you all the time, and just sip it often. not only will it help your teeth, it will help you in other ways as well.
HTH, Fabby:)
Try keeping a bottle of water with you all the time, and just sip it often. not only will it help your teeth, it will help you in other ways as well.
HTH, Fabby:)
Shoreline
12-02-2007, 08:42 AM
Most of the drugs used to treat chronic pain cause dry mouth. The combined effects are far more devestating than labaling the balck sheep "opiates" as the primary cause. Meds like trazadone for sleep, other anti D's and even antiseizure meds can destroy your teeth from the side effect of dry mouth. There are newer products/rinses that can be used to help reduce dry mouth, but water on the nightstand is better than nothing at all or beter than a pepsi.
Good luck and I don't know what the answer is when the option is suffer or spend thousands on our teeth only to loose them in the end.
Take care, Dave
Good luck and I don't know what the answer is when the option is suffer or spend thousands on our teeth only to loose them in the end.
Take care, Dave
Fabrashamx
12-02-2007, 01:45 PM
Boy, I hear that, Dave! I spent a fortune on my teeth and still wound up with a complete upper plate last year, and I'm only 45.
Good point about the pop too, its probably worse than drinking nothing, since even the diet pop coats your teeth with acidics.
Have a good day!~Fabby
Good point about the pop too, its probably worse than drinking nothing, since even the diet pop coats your teeth with acidics.
Have a good day!~Fabby
brianpain33
12-03-2007, 06:52 PM
Very interesting post especially since I have just had 2 root canals in the last two weeks and I have never had any problems like that before except for the occasional filling but I haven't had a cavity in years. Dealing with chronic pain brings with it a whole host of problems. I hope other people post their experience as well.
Brian
Brian
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12-04-2007, 04:24 PM
This subject has been discussed here before, but it's always an interesting post and comments. I'm on currently (I think) four medications that cause dry mouth and I have to admit, I'm a Pepsi drinker. I know it's not good for me, but it's kind of become part of my routine. I have cut back to diet with a little of the "real stuff" for flavor, but still I have had an increase in dental work. Oddly enough, this year, I have not had to use any of the yearly $1,500 dental coverage.
At least part of the dental problems have been avoided by the fact I have four cleanings a year. Plus I go in for a polish every month. The reason for the quarterly cleanings (two are deep cleanings) is I have had Periodontal Surgery several years ago. Because of that, I have two deep cleanings a year from my Periodontist and two regular ones from my dentist. That must help me escape some of the costly work caused by the Pepsi each day.
At least part of the dental problems have been avoided by the fact I have four cleanings a year. Plus I go in for a polish every month. The reason for the quarterly cleanings (two are deep cleanings) is I have had Periodontal Surgery several years ago. Because of that, I have two deep cleanings a year from my Periodontist and two regular ones from my dentist. That must help me escape some of the costly work caused by the Pepsi each day.
Arthr Itis
12-04-2007, 04:31 PM
I am in the same club as the rest of you. One of my big problems is using mints for the dry mouth. It's a matter of time before those tasty little things do their damage. For some stupid reason I started grinding my teeth in my sleep. Before wearing a mouth guard at night, my teeth and jaw would be really sore in the morning. Fred
brianpain33
12-04-2007, 05:57 PM
Arthritis:
My dentist also wants me to get fitted with a night guard. I know that I have grinded my teeth for years. I think alot of it has to do with the stress that I have been under any my inability to deal with it well. I know all of us chronic pain people are under stress each day just in dealing with this disease (dealing with the pain, making doctor appointments, getting prescriptions, making sure the pharmacy has our medications, keeping our medications safe, making sure we can afford our medications etc. etc. etc.:D
I just maxed out my dental benefits having 2 root canals the last 2 weeks. I am going to be getting 2 crowns on Jan 2nd. I am hoping for no more root canals next year:nono:
Brian
My dentist also wants me to get fitted with a night guard. I know that I have grinded my teeth for years. I think alot of it has to do with the stress that I have been under any my inability to deal with it well. I know all of us chronic pain people are under stress each day just in dealing with this disease (dealing with the pain, making doctor appointments, getting prescriptions, making sure the pharmacy has our medications, keeping our medications safe, making sure we can afford our medications etc. etc. etc.:D
I just maxed out my dental benefits having 2 root canals the last 2 weeks. I am going to be getting 2 crowns on Jan 2nd. I am hoping for no more root canals next year:nono:
Brian
Mermaidxx
12-05-2007, 04:34 AM
Hi, thanks for all the replies. I had to have a tooth pulled last week. It was the fault of the dentist (long story) When I got a second opinion. I was told I have cavities! The first dentist told me I had no cavities, but she was hack. Every sense my cleaning, I have had pain in some of my teeth!
I only get dry mouth during sleep moslty. I keep a bottle of water near by. If anyone knows the name of the special mouth wash, please let me know? If that is allowed? Funny thing about Doctors. When I had the tooth pulled, the dentist asked me if I had taken pain meds before lol. I filled out a history with all my meds listed!! Goes to show they don't always pay attention. I am starting to worry about my teeth though. I hate going to the dentist. Just another thing to deal with.
I only get dry mouth during sleep moslty. I keep a bottle of water near by. If anyone knows the name of the special mouth wash, please let me know? If that is allowed? Funny thing about Doctors. When I had the tooth pulled, the dentist asked me if I had taken pain meds before lol. I filled out a history with all my meds listed!! Goes to show they don't always pay attention. I am starting to worry about my teeth though. I hate going to the dentist. Just another thing to deal with.
Backinthesaddle
12-09-2007, 01:34 PM
I had three crowns in 2003 post my first neck surgery. I had a second surgery and now waiting on my date for the third. I have chronic pain as well. My teeth hurt so bad all the time. Last time I went to the dentist she said there was nothing wrong. I was sure the nerve was still there. At times I cannot eat on the left side (that is where my issues are). My teeth are sensitive to hot and cold. I have dry eyes and I haven't noticed dry mouth but I drink tons of water. I too wondered if it was part of the chronic pain issue.
Fabrashamx
12-09-2007, 07:20 PM
Just wanted to share something I learned that saved me a lot of pain and money. I have had TMJ trouble for years, would grind my teeth in my sleep, I had surgery which pretty much cured it, but I still need to wear my night guard.
The first night guards I had were a clear hard plastic thing the dentist made, It cost me around $300 after insurance. Years later, it wore down and finally broke and by then I had no dental insurance and very little cash.
I read an article that said the sports mouth guards you can buy for $3 in any sporting good store, krogers, or walmart work just as well.
You dip it into boiling water then bite down while it is soft, and there you go, a night guard.
I use the white ones so I dont have to go to bed looking TOO much like Evander Holyfield, lol.
Works great for me.
HTH someone!
The first night guards I had were a clear hard plastic thing the dentist made, It cost me around $300 after insurance. Years later, it wore down and finally broke and by then I had no dental insurance and very little cash.
I read an article that said the sports mouth guards you can buy for $3 in any sporting good store, krogers, or walmart work just as well.
You dip it into boiling water then bite down while it is soft, and there you go, a night guard.
I use the white ones so I dont have to go to bed looking TOO much like Evander Holyfield, lol.
Works great for me.
HTH someone!