Re: Root Canals & dental care

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Very interesting. Fortunately my dentist has always avoided having me go

through a root canal, so it hasn't been done. I do have mercury fillings,

which he sees no need to replace. I now get composite fillings for any

cavities. I'm on immunosuppressents, so I also take an antibiotic before

dental cleanings. I also floss every day, which I've heard is very important

for immunosuppressed people, as the teeth & gums are an avenue of invasion

for bacteria. I didn't realize that boniva is an immunosuppresent. I'm on

Fosamax. Is that the same?

>I had PSC before I had root canals done. Before my transplant, all the

>teeth with root canals were removed. No one told me why, I just went

>along with

>it because I felt it was a small sacrifice compared to the benefits of

>receiving a new liver. Even though I have asked several dentists at the

>University Dental school why that was done, no one had an answer. After

>reading this,

>I don't resent the loss of some teeth as much.

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>For those of you waiting for a transplant, or even thinking you might need

>one someday, check with your transplant team before making any dental

>decisions, and be specific in asking what future problems may develop. I

>could have

>avoided those root canals, but my dentist at the time said it was a more

>permanent fix then rebuilding the tooth. It was a mistake.

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>While we are on teeth, remember that immunosuppresents can sometimes have

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>detrimental effect on gums, and if you are taking actonel or boniva, check

>with the docs before any major dental work, especially something like an

>extraction, or root canal.

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>I suppose I should make some biting comment about dentists, but I can't

>think of one.

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>Take Care

>MizKit

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The fosamax and boniva etc. are for keeping bones strong. There have been some cases of problems with the bones of the jaw when major dental work is done. It is rare, but worth being aware of.

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