Did I mention that I hate going to the dentist...I like my dentist, just not thrilled with having hands in my mouth
I've always taken very good care of my teeth, so this is a bummer!
I seem to have dry mouth too. I have not been dxed with Sjogren's but it probably is. I just always have some bottled water handy. Eyes seem to be ok and I wear contact lenses. I keep some in the car--at work I always have something handy to drink.
I can't say I am real thrilled with the dentist either! I am going through some major items right now but I had not had to have any work done in a long time other than checkups and cleanings. If you need work it is painful--both physically and financially!
Good about your eyes!!
From what I read, tooth decay and gum recession is one thing that can occur..... My dentist said that I have done well for my teeth and the constant sippage of water has been helpful.
I use a water pik and sonic toothbrush to help my teeth... IDK how well I will do over time, but I really do try... I also dont use floss.. I dont want to cut myself and have infection... it's a conundrum sometimes....
I hate the dentist...
my mother suffered w/ Raynaud's, Lynn... I'm sorry you have that issue too.
I have sjogren's too, Lynn. The dry mouth makes it hard for me to swallow too. It feels like something stuck on one side. Mornings or when I wake during the night are the pits. I'm not taking anything for it, are you?
[QUOTE=waddie]I have sjogren's too, Lynn. The dry mouth makes it hard for me to swallow too. It feels like something stuck on one side. Mornings or when I wake during the night are the pits. I'm not taking anything for it, are you?
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Waddie,
I just got a possible diagnosis yesterday. My dentist wants me to check with my RD. The dentist gave me a mouth rinse and some toothpaste to help keep my mouth moist.
I'm not planning on adding any meds Lynn I have Sjogrens and suffer with dry mouth more than anything..Biotene has been good for my mouth but I too am experiencing teeth problems.. I have seen my dentisit every 6 months since I was 4 years old...so for 40 years..my teeth have always been my pride and joy...now i have had 3 out as they couldnt be saved..4 are capped and have root canals...i am battling 2 Abcesses my gums and bone loss in the last 6 months have been really bad...I chew a sugar free gum and eat as much lettuce as possible as its the only thing that helps with the dry mouth. I also get the throat problem and use salagen (sp) but sometimes it drives me crazyif you don't want to add meds..which I completely understand... sip water.. constantly. My dentist said I was doing great for my teeth and gums by my regimen... water sipping, sonic toothbrush and water pik to floss...
good luck!!!
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