Re: Problems with teeth? reply

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Immunosuppresents like azathioprine can affect the gums around the teeth, causing them to swell. My dentist mentioned this to me, even though I did not experience it.

The drugs can also increase the possibility of cavities.

Not good news.

Take Care

MizKit

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I've been told by the people in my liver support group who are on

immunosuppresents that it is mandatory to floss your teeth every day to help

prevent invections. Fortunately I do this anyway, but I'm even more dilagent

about it now. I've also been reading a book called Maneaters by an

infectious disease doctor that mentions how infections can start in the

mouth through the teeth. So flossing is a must.

>

>Immunosuppresents like azathioprine can affect the gums around the teeth,

>causing them to swell. My dentist mentioned this to me, even though I did

>not

>experience it.

>

>The drugs can also increase the possibility of cavities.

>

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Marie Nilsson wrote:

> I've been told by the people in my liver support group who are on

> immunosuppresents that it is mandatory to floss your teeth every day to help

> prevent invections. Fortunately I do this anyway, but I'm even more dilagent

> about it now. I've also been reading a book called Maneaters by an

> infectious disease doctor that mentions how infections can start in the

> mouth through the teeth. So flossing is a must.

>

Unfortunately, even the gentlest flossing slices and dices my gums and

leaves them bleeding and sore (as does simply brushing my teeth, even

with a very soft brush). I've had several infections due to this and am

far more inclined to leave them alone now!! Our dentist told us that

using mouthwash is at least as effective, if not more so, than flossing

and cited a recent study which showed this.

Whenever I'm at the dentist's office for any procedure, they're always

horrified by the amount of bleeding I have.

Regards,

Carolyn B. in SC