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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Gum Disease and Jaw Bone Degeneration
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Gum Disease and Jaw Bone Degeneration
by Boxcar, Jul 19, 2005 12:00AM
Please advise how long term use (5 years) of anti-depressants and anti-psychotic meds like venlafaxine, olonzapine, zoloft, and prozac, even high stress, can create gum disease and jaw bone degeneration. Thanks. boxcar.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Jul 21, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 21, 2005 12:00AM
I have researched these medications and the one common oral manifestion is dry mouth. This can certainly cause an increase in the incidence of dental decay and would have an effect on the gingiva(gum tissue). With increased gum inflammation comes an accompanying increase in bone loss. All though it can't be proven, I believe that stress plays an important part in the etiology(cause) of the disease process.
Member Comments (2)
by Boxcar, Jul 21, 2005 12:00AM
To: Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.
Thanks for your research and response.
