Tooth Problems

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April asked if anyone else had problems with their teeth. Odd

you should bring this up as I never once considered there could

be any link to the PA....hmmmm.

I too have had problems recently. Pain that was thought to be

from an abscessed widsom tooth. Got it pulled but the crown in

front of the wisdom tooth cracked and ached and had to be

replaced. Then the terrible jaw popping started. Could hardly

open my mouth.

Sent to a TMJ specialist and I have to say he made me a new mouth

guard that is wonderful! Much thinner and smaller than the one I

wore for years from the dentist and much, much easier to wear.

Then I started developing horrible mouth sores from whatever, but

the trauma of all the dental work sure did not help any!

TMJ doctor has given me a three month reprieve on any work, since

I was improving with just the one applicance and was ready to

kill anyone else who bothered my mouth anymore...just major

burnout! The mouth sores are clearing up...taking lots of folic

acid, vitamin b's and not letting anyone prowl around inside my

mouth for a much needed rest!

I do think that PA's might be more prone to jaw problems such as

TMJ and may grind their teeth because we are not resting well to

begin with and in pain. You might not be aware that you are

grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw at night. I would

advise that you go to a TMJ specialist only because they make a

much better mouth guard than the huge, thick ones most dentists

will give you. Medical insurance will pay for this if your

rheumie gives you the referral for possible TMJ..arthritis

related. Another good reason to see the TMJ

specialist..insurance!

Good luck...I know how tiring all this dental work and pain can

be!

Poulsbo, WA.