Anybody having Dental problems with triple therapy?

[MsDragonSlayer]

I have never had such a screwed up mouth.  I really think this triple therapy has totally effected my dental work. Am I alone in this?  Anybody else experiencing these sides?  These are sx are not listed. I have had 2 crowns fall off in a week.  Is it just me?

Thanks guys for any feedback!
~carolyn

[suezeeque]

I'm not on the new triple therapy but I have severe dry mouth, sore tongue and now sore gums in spots, too.  So I'm not sure that the new drug is to blame...

I was in the drug store and saw some kind of patch you stick in the roof of your mouth for dry mouth.  Anyone tried these?

[christinaf28]

my gums are defenely weaker and bleeding more but not excesive ..but my gaps are becaming biguer ..for sure and that isnt good ..good luck

[Hatterasman]

I read much about this here before starting treatment and was warned by both my doctor and pharmacist regarding making extra efforts in terms of oral hygiene.  The Pharmacist mentioned that oral thrush was common.

Having teeth cleaned every 3 months to make sure they are in the best shape they can be was suggested by my Dentist, also to purchase a water pick and mix approx. 25% Hydrogen Peroxide with water and use a couple times a week.  Flossing several times a day and brushing 3 to 4 times a day and use Listerine.

Even with all this I started to develop sores on the roof of my mouth, insides of my cheeks and sides of my tongue within a couple of days of starting triple therapy.  I started using Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse immediately and the sores went away literally overnight.  I have faithfully continued to use this product.  (Week 5 and the bottle I s almost empty.)

I just had my teeth cleaned on Monday and was talking to the Hygienist about this.  What we discussed was the huge amount of bacteria that is normally present in our mouths flourishes because of the dry mouth.  The fact that our WBC gets knocked down compounds the problem because the weakened immune system doesn’t do as good a job keeping the bacteria in check.

[MsDragonSlayer]

Okay, i see its not just me...looks like at least 4 times a day I need to brush, water pic, gargle, floss, biotine, magic mouthwash and go back to the dentist often.  What a nightmare!

Thanks a lot :-(
Lol
~carolyn

[orphanedhawk]

There's a mouth wash you can get for dry mouth at drug stores.
My dentist got me started on xylitol products specifically to deal with dry mouth. There is gum, toothpaste, mouth spray, etc. You can order them online. Google epic xylitol.

[Dee1956]

Hi I lost a crown the same week you had your teeth cleaned.  I do not know if one has anything to do with the other
I did notice, no saliva, bleeding lips, gunk in my mouth I could not easily brush away, a biofilm I have been reading about
I think Biotene is great, have every product.  I did not produce salivva for weeks.  I bought some other mouth products but my tonge was so sensitive I could not use candy or gum.  I just kept using mouth gel and spray.  Now that I am better I am usin a peroxal alternating with salt water and am much better
I am completely comfortable today compared to yesterday and last week.  I have received no return call from my hepatologist bu another doctor helped me over the phone as he has heard how tough this tx can be.  I know it is tough this is my second triple tx (relapsed from last one 6 weeks after stopping)
Good luck C
Dee