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

[Dee1956]

Hi, is it possible that they did not use a post on your crowns but glue and the glue did not stick well?...then during cleaning they sometime really get in their
The crown I had a problem with was an old one thought I still agree with the film and INF causes that gumminess/biofilm

Again, good luck
Thank God for this forum

[Dee1956]

Hi the good thing about MH is you are never alone I think that the problem with MY teeth is that I have had Hep C for over 30 years and I had diabetes.  I have read that a systemi underlying illness can affect your teeth.
You are young you found out early you have cleared.  You know you have to be extra vigilent.  I started having what I have seen on a commercial is called biofilm the supposedly the toothbrush can miss.  Perhaps that is why my mother uses Listerine three times a day.  Thank Goodness I have my Dad's teeth
Anyway, there are some mouthwashes that do not have alchohol which is drying to the mouth.   10 days from Incivek I know longer have dry mouth however I am vigilent
Good Luck to you
Dee

[rockymoe]

Act mooth wash for dry mouth works well to. I always have my biotene whereever I go. Early on in treatment I had a tooth abcess and it was under a beautiful bridge that I spent many dollars on in 08,
The new dentist who took over the practice when mine retired says it was a beautiful crown and she couldn't understand that it happen. Think I kknow why now.

[MsDragonSlayer]

Okay, now I know I am not alone in this.  I have read about a lot of people who have had tons of dental problems on these hep c drugs.

Thank you all soooooo much!

After all your suggestions...
I think I will attempt to build "Wolfbanes" invention too!
Sweet Bill referred me to this link!

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-Social/what-to-do-for-dry-mouth-while-sleeping/show/649129

I am determined to keep a moist mouth and not loose any more teeth!
~Carolyn

[Livinontheedge]

Any time a person is on chemical therapy, anti-histamines, Anti-depressants, Anxiety medication and probably a few other drugs  they are going to depress saliva production.   I have spent over $33,000 in the past 15 years in dental work doing my best to keep a beautiful smile and nice teeth.  From Braces, to crowns to bridges and jaw surgery and numerous cleanings and the last recent cleaning and images shown that my gums are receding and most of my bottom front teeth are loosing their root system.  Dentist said it was due to lack of saliva.  ( which is caused by most of my past meds)   During the past 12 weeks of tx I have noticed a significant amount gum recession along with dry mouth to the point to where I mean I am bone dry when I wake up in the morning.   Biotene has helped quite a bit, also a humidifier and more water consumption has helped as well.     I have had no teeth or crown loss as of yet (fingers crossed) , however I am expecting some extractions and new choppers probably soon after I am finished slaying this monster.   :)

[DoubleDose]

I had the dental problems from just combo therapy.  I don't think the triple makes it any worse.  My oral surgeon said that the interferon can really do a number on teeth, tissues, gums, and roots of teeth and surrounding bone.  After my tx, I found that three molars had deteriorated significantly in root structures, as weell as bone surrounding the teeth.  Gums receded quite a bit also, in spite of rigorous dental hygeing, flossing, frequent brushing, Biotene, etc. etc.  The immune system stimulation from the Interferon can just cause lots of nasty things to happen in the mouth.  Ulcers and sores can also develop from the tx, and can get very, very nasty in some of us.  I have read a number of accounts of people having to undergo extensive surgical and dental work after tx, me included.  I had bone grafts and implants, etc.  

DoubleDose