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Intra-oral and throat viral infection impact teeth

Posted by sb4ca @sb4ca, Jul 13, 2023

I hope I'm in the right group. I had an ulcerative viral infection in my mouth and back of throat last week and it is resolving. But I was just stunned 2 days ago by the looks of my gums and teeth. Worse I seem to have gotten gum line cavities in more teeth than not. Apparently there is a condition that is called acute rampant caries that can cause this. It looks like there is still some ulceration under every tooth that has a cavity. I just had my teeth cleaned about 2 months ago so there is no reason to get so many cavities. Has anyone had something like this?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 20, 2023

@sb4ga I see it has been a few days since your post. Have you talked to your dentist yet? The variety of infections and cocktail of medications you have bee on the past 2 years can lead to all kinds of lingering issues.
Also, the artifacts of a viral infection can last a while, and the ulcerations you mention could be another infection - viral, bacterial or fungal. Or this could be an indication the viral infection is not resolved.

In your position, I would definitely see my dentist soon.
Sue

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sb4ca | @sb4ca | Jul 20, 2023

I'm seeing the senior dentist at the practice I go to this afternoon. There is still a pathology going on in my mouth and I'm hoping he can find out what it is. I have few teeth left that don't have these gum line cavities and I can only hope that I'm wrong. This started with a viral incidence on my face, eyes and inside my mouth/throat. This morning I can't see out of one of my eyes again. I'm ready to cry. I really appreciate you reaching out.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 20, 2023
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@sb4ca

I'm seeing the senior dentist at the practice I go to this afternoon. There is still a pathology going on in my mouth and I'm hoping he can find out what it is. I have few teeth left that don't have these gum line cavities and I can only hope that I'm wrong. This started with a viral incidence on my face, eyes and inside my mouth/throat. This morning I can't see out of one of my eyes again. I'm ready to cry. I really appreciate you reaching out.

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Please let me know what you learn! Mystery infections can be so tough - and scary. Maybe the dentist will advise you to see an infectious disease doc and they can culture to find the exact pathogen.
Sue

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sb4ca | @sb4ca | Jul 21, 2023
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@sueinmn

Please let me know what you learn! Mystery infections can be so tough - and scary. Maybe the dentist will advise you to see an infectious disease doc and they can culture to find the exact pathogen.
Sue

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Hi Sue, The dentist had no idea what's going on and didn't suggest a referral either. I had fewer cavities then I thought...only 6 and one needs a crown. He also suggested a tongue scraper (good Lord). The good news is that my bone is fine. As I mentioned, "this" also effected my eyes. I saw a different eye doctor yesterday and he said the swelling is coming from the back of my eye and feels it is a systemic issue. Surely the two are related as both happened together.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 21, 2023
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@sb4ca

Hi Sue, The dentist had no idea what's going on and didn't suggest a referral either. I had fewer cavities then I thought...only 6 and one needs a crown. He also suggested a tongue scraper (good Lord). The good news is that my bone is fine. As I mentioned, "this" also effected my eyes. I saw a different eye doctor yesterday and he said the swelling is coming from the back of my eye and feels it is a systemic issue. Surely the two are related as both happened together.

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Wow, disappointing that you didn't get answers. Can you ask your primary provider for a referral?
Sue

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