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I am in the same boat gun disease and loosing bone..
I have full dentures at the top and partial on the bottom. The roots are showing in the bottom. I plan to just have them all pulled and maybe that will stop the gum disease.
I just read a few days ago about dentures holding bacteria and fungus and continuing the infection .
Rather than using dentures tabs, the surgical said to soak dentures at night in alcohol, of peroxide or in white vinegar after brushing them really well..
Also look at the meds you are taking and the side effects. I am taking one for acid reflux that causes bone loss . I am going to talk to my gastro doc about prescribing something else
Have you seen any ENT? Do you have lost nasal drainage. I am 86 and docs can only treat symptoms because of heart and lung problems
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Hi Raney. I have used omeprazole and esomeprazole (both PPI's) for many years. I changed to Famotidine a few months ago as I'm osteopenic and I'd read about how PPI's are bad for the bones. I never related it to the bones in my mouth. Duh. I can't say I have a lot of sinus draining down my throat but it could be happening to some level. Did you have trouble with fitting the upper denture--staying in place? They simply told me that my bones and gums were not able to support dentures and even fitting a partial is hard as the gums can't tolerate something pressing against them.
What is the gum disease you were told you have? By the way, Lichen Planus is from and unknown cause and there is no cure. Some helpful things can be diet (low acidic products, minimize stress...) I'm really hoping to find some answers. I don't know if I've covered everything and let me know if you think of anything else. I certainly pray good things for you, and me. Faye