Re: Dental cleaning

[Guest guest]

I sincerely hope no one discourages you from taking care of your oral health,

which is key to your overall health. Find a dentist and hygienist you trust;

make sure they know about your health situation and what drugs you take/avoid,

and rock on with a good cleaning.

That is merely the opinion of a layperson who is enthused about oral health.

CD 12 years

SCD 3 years

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> Hi

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> I plan to go for dental cleaning, since I have slight toothache underneath one

of my bridges. Probably because of some bugs stuck in there.

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> There was a discussion on this earlier, which I couldn't find.

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> Is it ok? Any Do's or Don'ts?

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> Thanks,

> Andy.

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[Guest guest]

Hi

Also, as a preventative, I use a couple of drops of tea tree oil on top of my

toothpaste, then when I've finished brushing my teeth, I take just a little

water and give everything a really good swash before rinsing.

Its really helped and has even stopped tooth pain. But don't let that stop you

going to see a dentist!

Licia

colitis/SCD Feb 2006

no meds since July 2006

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> > Hi

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> > I plan to go for dental cleaning, since I have slight toothache underneath

one of my bridges. Probably because of some bugs stuck in there.

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> > There was a discussion on this earlier, which I couldn't find.

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> > Is it ok? Any Do's or Don'ts?

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> > Thanks,

> > Andy.

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[Guest guest]

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> > > Hi

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> > > I plan to go for dental cleaning, since I have slight toothache underneath

one of my bridges. Probably because of some bugs stuck in there.

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> > > There was a discussion on this earlier, which I couldn't find.

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> > > Is it ok? Any Do's or Don'ts?

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> > > Thanks,

> > > Andy.

Andy,

A number of years ago, when I was a member of The New England List, Someone

recommended a tooth and gum treatment called Oramd. It is made from essential

oils of Peppermint and Almond. I had just made an appointment for my third gum

surgery, so I bought some immediately. I postponed my surgery and wound-up

canceling it. I've not had any gum problems since. That was several years ago.

Now the whole family uses it, right down to the grand kids.

Les

[Guest guest]

I agree. We need our teeth in good shape! That said, we do need

(many of us) to work with our dentists etc. For instance, I cannot

use anything in the novocaine family. Period. I can (so far,

wondering how long it lasts) use Citanest which is a distant cousin but

apparently distant enough not to put me almost into a coma for 24 hours

(scary). The drawback is it doesn't last very long so any drilling

has to be quick. But I willingly take the second half of a crown

prep without anesthesia after it wears off because that temporary pain is

so much better than being done in by the ..caine. I also have

learned to tell them to use flavor-free pumice when polishing the teeth;

yeah, it tastes awful but I don't get an awful headache and worse.

And no topical anesthesias, either. Again, I'd rather have the quick jab

of a pain than more caine reactions. So, it's not ideal but after

getting this all figured out (and reminding them every time, just in

case) I get along OK at the dentist once again. My dentist and hygienist

are very sympathetic and cooperative. I guess they don't like patients

passing out on them very much.

I sincerely hope no one discourages you from taking care of your oral

health, which is key to your overall health. Find a dentist and hygienist

you trust; make sure they know about your health situation and what drugs

you take/avoid, and rock on with a good cleaning.

That is merely the opinion of a layperson who is enthused about oral

health.