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Autoimmune Issues and Dental Problems
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 16, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
Hi, fdixon,
There is an RX only toothpaste for sensitive teeth, and I think the main ingredient is flouride. It can work, but it takes a while, because I believe it's a gradual buildup process. It is made by Colgate, and it's called Prevident 5000. Your dentist can perscribe it. I'm using it myself, and it is gradually helping. I'm dealing with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which is an auto-immune disease, but I believe in my case it's the prednisone I'm taking which is causing my problems with my teeth.
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Prednisone... the perfect two-edged sword: so vital, but with nasty side effects.
You are worried about your teeth, good for you in taking extra care. Have you considered your other bones? Have you had a bone density scan. If you have been on Prednisone for some time, a check for your bone health may be a good idea.
After years of sporadic Prednisone treatment , for R.A. , chest infections and asthma, I now have the extra gift of osteoporosis. Easily treated, but another item for the list of medical conditions.