Re: Sjogren's and Dental work?

[Guest guest]

My daughter uses a Sonicare...her orthodontist sells them and they come

highly recommend. At first she did not like it cause her teeth are sensitive

from the braces. But now she loves it. She says her mouth is not clean

without

using her tooth brush.

They do a far better job than regular brushing. They also massage the gums

really good as well. I think hers has two different settings.

Toni

[Guest guest]

I would call some social service agencies in your area and ask about

programs that might assist you. Also, I've heard many times that the

Sonicare electric toothbrush can be very helpful for sjogrens

patients. My hygienist said that all the staff at my dental clinic

uses it.

Sierra

>

> I've been having a time trying to get my Sjogren's under some

semblance of

> control, and am fighting a losing battle. In the last year,

cavities have

> blossomed in my teeth. The tooth doc told me that it will cost

almost $5000

> to fix just what's broken now! I have got to get some fillings in

both sides

> of my jaw teeth where fillings have fallen out because of the

increased

> activity. It seems that Medicare should help me with this since

it's

> treatment for Sjogren's that Medicare recognizes and helps treat.

Does

> anybody know anything about that? I can't afford the repairs but

can't

> continue to live with this either.

>

> Dennis in Eastexas

> " It's not Rocket Surgery "

>

[Guest guest]

That's a good idea, Sierra, but I've been there. The 'great' state of Texas

really takes care of it's residents. There used to be a dental office about

100 miles from me, but they don't offer services any more. I'll do what I

have to do.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

[ ] Re: Sjogren's and Dental work?

>I would call some social service agencies in your area and ask about

> programs that might assist you. Also, I've heard many times that the

> Sonicare electric toothbrush can be very helpful for sjogrens

> patients. My hygienist said that all the staff at my dental clinic

> uses it.

>

> Sierra

>

>

>>

>> I've been having a time trying to get my Sjogren's under some

> semblance of

>> control, and am fighting a losing battle. In the last year,

> cavities have

>> blossomed in my teeth. The tooth doc told me that it will cost

> almost $5000

>> to fix just what's broken now! I have got to get some fillings in

> both sides

>> of my jaw teeth where fillings have fallen out because of the

> increased

>> activity. It seems that Medicare should help me with this since

> it's

>> treatment for Sjogren's that Medicare recognizes and helps treat.

> Does

>> anybody know anything about that? I can't afford the repairs but

> can't

>> continue to live with this either.

>>

>> Dennis in Eastexas

>> " It's not Rocket Surgery "