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Shropshire England

Does anyone else suffer from very sensitive gums and teeth issues I've been in so much pain with it, it's driving me mad any helpful suggestions welcome

October 29, 2015
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes I do! My gums swell and sometimes bleed and my teeth throb painfully, they are also extremely sensitive to heat and cold and when I get a tooth fixed it takes a really long time for it to become accustomed to temperature changes. For the teeth, a night guard (a plastic protection) sometimes helps because it keeps you from biting down and making your teeth hurt. For the gums I brush with baking soda instead of tooth paste, that hurts less and regularizes the PH in your mouth. Rinsing with warm water and baking soda or salt also helps.

October 29, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have Sjogrens which causes these problems and am very sensitive.

November 1, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

Swishing with Mylanta can help to.

November 1, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

There is another autoimmune disease, associated with lupus, called Sjogren's Disease.
It has ravished my gums and consequently destroys my teeth.

October 31, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

Use sensodyne toothpaste and mouthwash

October 31, 2015

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