Re: Re: Dental questions Faith

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Hi Faith:

I use Biotene toothpaste, which is a toothpaste made

especially for those with autoimmune diseases or other

conditions causing dry mouth, which RA and Sojren's

does. I have had more teeth problems since the RA

started too - after only 3 cavities up to age 50, I

have had problems with my tooth enamel being worn away

in several areas, receeding gums, some cavities, and a

root canal! I was always so happy to be without tooth

problems, oh well. RA does do a number on our teeth

too! You might want to try it, just a thought. Take

care -

Kathe in CA

--- Faith <fmt2002@...> wrote:

> This topic is also great interest to me as well...

> In the past few

> months I have had to have 2 root canals..( deep

> caries with absesses)

> ( also experienced alot of problems in the process

> of the root

> canals..)..several fillings.. and my gums are

> receeding.. I have RA

> and sjogrens ( came down with them in dec 2004). Had

> pretty good

> teeth prior. I think methotrexate is tough on the

> gums too!

>

> Faith

>

Kathe

" To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

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