Bleeding Teeth

Hello Every one,
My Dad is on his 3rd week tx. after all that depression and not getting enough sleep he is feeling better now. but since yesterday his teeth is bleeding is this normal while he is on tx or we have to see adentist.

Thank you Very much
Everyone in this forum is very helpful.

[NYgirl]

OH boy my teeth bleed all of the time.  Not so nice huh?

Teeth problems are a huge side effect from treatment, the medications really play some number on them over time and dentistry is important because of risk of infection.  Also...our mouths are so dry that the bacteria really is just sitting in there so we have to be careful of that too.

I am sure someone will explain it better but...it's VERY common and almost expected so don't worry!

[FlGuy]

It's a good thing that your are doing for your Dad.  Since he's going through treatment, and hopefully making progress, it may be a good idea to get him new toothbrushes along the way.  He'll want to avoid the possibility of re-infecting himself with mirco droplets of blood that may remain on his toothbrush.  Good luck to you both.

[Tselere]

Oh God Bless you for your responce. I will call to the dentist plus I will try michael's magic mouth wash as you said kalio.

Thanks again.

[GoofyDad]

As I posted yesterday - I was prescribed <a href="http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100004564.html">Chlorhexidine Mouthwash</a> for use on tx. Seems to help.

[can-do-man]

Hey girl, glad to here the depression and his sleep is doing better, for 65 years old he seems to be handleing this pretty good. I've told you this before but you really are a great daughter. Your dads lucky to have you. Wishing you both the best of luck.

[FlGuy]

Just so I have this straight...you use chlorhexidine orally?

[GoofyDad]

Orally!?!

No. It says to rinse liberally, ensuring contact with left and right inner cheeks, so that's what I do. There is a warning about avoiding contact with lips, but I'm a lot smarter than I look - I knew that was just for the girlz....

[can-do-man]

Not many times im left speechless, but your reply to me on the collar sure did. Hope you and yours are doing fine tonight.

[beamishboy]

Good to see you postin again& i am glad to hear yur dad's trx remains DOABLE..Regardin teeth-i have had no gum issues;i brush& floss frquently..but i am feelin a diff in teeth ! i made an appointment for cleaning next week & scheduled a crown install for week after..I didn't wana do it durin trx,but i am worried that dental problems seem to increase durin trx..My dentist&staff r fully aware of my hepc status,but not my trx..Anyone have any thots on dental work durin trx????  xtra precautions.warnings!! -------Tselere,just an echo of previous comments-warms my heart to see your concern for Dad!!! Love is a powerful medicine.

[beamishboy]

thanks for response,chevygal,i had intended to wait post-trx to do dental stuff-but my teeth 'feel diff' and i don't want a problem to become magnified?--i have noticed others not useing trx as excuse to forgo dental-heck any excuse_LOL!!! soo i bit the bullet& will remain diligent ..Should i get anti-biotics beforhand?? i really don't want to add anymore drugs,but.....?? Ohhhh by the way;Procrit kicked my butt today....spent day on couch& i feel misery dipped in sh!t.....ugh....is this common??? took shot on tuesday--i am so weak& ache all over...

[FlGuy]

In that case, stay away from Skoal.  "A pinch between....

[GoofyDad]

Yes indeedy. That was a clasic!

[mikesimon]

I have to disagree with you that bleeding is to be expected and that it's no big thing. Bleeding gums is either an idication of gum disease or a problem with coagulation like a vitamin k deficiency or from blood thinner meds like coumadina and the like. I took this stuff for over 3 years and never had any bleeding. I saw my dentist every 3 months for cleanings and checks. I have never read that bleeding gums is to be expected from TX and most of the people that I have known whose gums bled and didn't seek attention for it ended up having gum sugery. I'd see a good dentist or periodontist fast if my gums were bleeding. Mike

[NYgirl]

I think dental problems in general are to be expected but you are right about the bleeding - just because I've got it now doesn't mean it's normal.
Most likely it's a cause of all of the YEARS I ignored my teeth...and after going to the dentist last month and finding out I need a minimum of three root canals and have over 20 cavities - what am I DOING talking about dentistry!


You are right!

[mikesimon]

I expect you to get right on those chompers and get everything straightened out fast! I know too well how things can get away from us so don't feel bad. I wish you luck on the dental stuff and everything else too. Mike