Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Just started my 7 year old on pep and zp. I break open the capsules and mix with a little water and he drinks this through a straw. The enzymes sting the inside of the mouth a little and I was wondering if this could cause any sort of dental problems like eat away at the tooth enamel or any other dental problems? He has had major dental problems and I wouldn't want to cause further damage? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 No, the enzymes do not work on bone or teeth enamel. The stinging is from the proteases probably clearing the layer of dead skin tissue on the cheeks. The oral mucosa turns over very rapidly (rapid division of skin cells) so there is always a layer of " dead " cells being sloughed off. The proteases prefer to work on this " dead " (denatured is a better word) tissue. When this occurs the newer, more raw tissue becomes exposed, and any acidity in the mouth may make it feel like a sting. Devin > Just started my 7 year old on pep and zp. I break open the capsules and mix with a little water and he drinks this through a straw. The enzymes sting the inside of the mouth a little and I was wondering if this could cause any sort of dental problems like eat away at the tooth enamel or any other dental problems? He has had major dental problems and I wouldn't want to cause further damage? > Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Breathing through your mouth can wreck you teeth. I spent two years doing it and was referred to a peridentologist. After a successful polypectomy (the second one, not the first) and good prevention, I am back to normal.PamOn May 4, 2008, at 7:13 PM, wrote:I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I’m wondering if anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are just crumbling it seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as the case may be). I’m just wondering if the years of ventolin (30) are finally catching up with me or is it just that my teeth aren’t all that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I observe this also, the uppers, as you say. However, I have not been taking Ventolin at all. So far I do not attribute it to anythiing other than age and the fact that I do not brush as much as my dentist tells me to. -- > > From: " " <soniarobins@...> > > I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I¹m wondering if > anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are just crumbling it > seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as the case may be). I¹m just > wondering if the years of ventolin (30) are finally catching up with me or is > it just that my teeth aren¹t all that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I haven't had any trouble with my teeth that i've noticed. > > I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I'm wondering if > anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are just crumbling it > seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as the case may be). I'm just > wondering if the years of ventolin (30) are finally catching up with me or > is it just that my teeth aren't all that good? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 My hygienist warned me to rinse after taking Albuterol .I don't, but my teeth are ok so far. I am concerned about breathing through my mouth at night, in addition to the inhaler. My mother's teeth started to crumble in her fifties. She doesn't have any respiratory disease, take inhaled medication, or breathe through her mouth. She does have TMJ and she might grind her teeth at night. Dental problems? I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I¢m wondering if anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are just crumbling it seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as the case may be). I¢m just wondering if the years of ventolin (30) are finally catching up with me or is it just that my teeth aren¢t all that good? Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Pam I have also broken many teeth over the years but a was told it was due to grinding my teeth. Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Would corticoids melt teeth just as they melt bones ?Here is a report about adverse drug reactions to inhaled corticoids observed in children in the Netherlands, and teeth problems represent 7 out of 89 reports.-----Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2006 May;62(5):343-6. Epub 2006 Apr 1. LinksReported adverse drug reactions during the use of inhaled steroids in children with asthma in the Netherlands.de Vries TW, de Langen-Wouterse JJ, van Puijenbroek E, Duiverman EJ, de Jong-Van den Berg LT.Department of Pediatrics, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, P.O. Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. tjalling.de.vries@...OBJECTIVES: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are widely used in the treatment of asthma. We studied the suspected adverse drug reactions (sADRs) reported during the use of ICS in the Netherlands. METHODS: In the Netherlands, health professionals and patients can report suspected ADRs to the Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb. All reported sADRs on ICS were categorised and assessed as to whether these were likely to be associated with use of the steroid. Age and gender adjusted Reported Odds Ratios (RORs) and Naranjo Scores (NS) were computed for sADRs reported more than 3 times. RESULTS: Since 1984, sADRs of ICS were reported in 89 children (mean age 6 years), 48 (54%) were boys. Suspected drugs were fluticasone in 46 children (52%), budesonide in 21 (24%), and beclomethasone in 22 cases (24%). Psychiatric symptoms were reported in 19 children (21%; ROR 3.8, NS 3.6), growth retardation in 6 children (7%; ROR 47.8, NS 3.0) and rashes in 6 cases (7%; ROR 0.7, NS 2.4). There were 7 reports (8%; ROR 2.1, NS 3.4) concerning abnormalities of the teeth, 4 reports of alopecia (4%; ROR 3.3, NS 3.5), and 3 reports of hirsutism and hypertrichosis (NS 4.0). Non-fatal adrenal insufficiency was reported once. CONCLUSIONS: Alteration of behaviour was the most frequently reported sADR. There are more indications that alterations of behaviour could be a real sADR of ICS. Non-fatal adrenal insufficiency was the only reported possible life threatening sADR. The association of hypertrichosis and teeth abnormalities after ICS in children has not been reported in the literature before.>> My hygienist warned me to rinse after taking Albuterol .I don't, but my teeth are ok so far. I am concerned about breathing through my mouth at night, in addition to the inhaler. My mother's teeth started to crumble in her fifties. She doesn't have any respiratory disease, take inhaled medication, or breathe through her mouth. She does have TMJ and she might grind her teeth at night.> > > Dental problems?> > > I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I¢m> wondering if anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are just> crumbling it seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as the case may be). > I¢m just wondering if the years of ventolin (30) are finally catching up> with me or is it just that my teeth aren¢t all that good?> > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________> Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'm approaching 50 and I've been using aerosol inhalers since the age of 19. My teeth are in good order and what dentistry that has been done has been because of normal decay caused by plaque build-up. For many years I also needed at least one prescription of prednisolone per year to clear up sinus infections. I have some deterioration to my bone structure, but not enough to put down to the corticosteriod use - more likely lack of exercise. In fact, walking 3-4 times a week actually repaired damage on one hip we noticed in my early forties. This leads me to believe that bone and teeth related issues are probably more genetic than anything else, although I am sure that sustained large doses of asthma drugs would play a part - especially and particularly in children. This is made worse for children if their parents have dodgy teeth... wishing you good health, peace and prosperity, Beverley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I visited my dentist today to have a broken tooth repaired and raised the question about Samters. My dentist had never heard of it but is going to look into it. Another interesting thing has since arisen too. I contacted the Asthma Foundation Head Office in my state about Samters and believe it or not, they’ve never heard of it. They’re also going to look into it. From: Beverley Paine [mailto:contact@...] Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 2008 9:33 AM samters Subject: Re: Dental problems? I'm approaching 50 and I've been using aerosol inhalers since the age of 19. My teeth are in good order and what dentistry that has been done has been because of normal decay caused by plaque build-up. For many years I also needed at least one prescription of prednisolone per year to clear up sinus infections. I have some deterioration to my bone structure, but not enough to put down to the corticosteriod use - more likely lack of exercise. In fact, walking 3-4 times a week actually repaired damage on one hip we noticed in my early forties. This leads me to believe that bone and teeth related issues are probably more genetic than anything else, although I am sure that sustained large doses of asthma drugs would play a part - especially and particularly in children. This is made worse for children if their parents have dodgy teeth... wishing you good health, peace and prosperity, Beverley No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1418 - Release Date: 5/6/2008 5:17 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I have less than half my teeth left... most broken. I just thought I had soft teeth.... Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I don't know how this would relate to ventolin. I almost never take ventolin. Lori > > I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I'm wondering if > anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are just crumbling it > seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as the case may be). I'm just > wondering if the years of ventolin (30) are finally catching up with me or > is it just that my teeth aren't all that good? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I think it's probably breathing through your mouth at night that's the worst -- and we can't control this. I have found a HUGE benefit from using Biotene products -- a toothpaste and a mouthwash specifically made for dry mouth. They have really healed a lot of what I thought were irreversible mouth problems. Lori > > > I broke a tooth on the weekend, not my first either and I'm > > wondering if anyone else experiences problems with teeth. Mine are > > just crumbling it seems, all on the top fortunately (or not so as > > the case may be). I'm just wondering if the years of ventolin (30) > > are finally catching up with me or is it just that my teeth aren't > > all that good? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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