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.
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
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?
Yikes! What a vivid reminder for us all to keep working at drinking and using Biotene, as dry mouth can sure make your teeth rot fast! It just happened to my husband, although his dry mouth is from a different kind of med, he had 5 crowns go bad in only one year - and we dont have dental insurance. So far this hasn't hit me but I'm only 6 wks into TX. I've gotta be extra careful - we can't afford that many dental bills.
Hey there, as you know I have been having severe dry mouth, no saliva, can't use much but water and biotene cause my mouth was so sensitive
Now, off incivek saliva coming back, I can see that the anti nausea anti itch, both antihistamines did not help.
Funny you should should ask about crowns, 8 weeks ago I was eating my peanut butter with an apple when my crown split wide open, had to get it replaced. Coincidence? Not sure but I have been extra careful with my teeth during tx due to the fat eating and I have diabetes.
Good luck
Dee
yikes! I have been having severe dry mouth the last couple of months. It doesnt matter how much water I drink or other things I do. It is just there and its driving me a little nutty. I know that is very bad for your teeth. I have been trying to take better care of my teeth but I was on the verge of having problems before treatment and did not have my teeth examined before I started. i would certainly suggest anyone starting treatment to have your teeth and gums looked at before starting tx.
Sometimes I get cottonmouth soooo bad.
Matter of fact, here's a clip of it to brighten your day Carolyn (hopefully!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8X09Nmftos