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Gum disorder resulting from Auto Immune diseases

Posted by nmenonk2022 @nmenonk2022, Nov 19, 2023

During a normal dental cleaning visit the hygienist noted excess bleeding and asked me if I suffered from an auto Immune problem. I responded YES as I suffer from Inclusive Body Myositis. In her experience she had noted the correlation between Auto immune disease and excessive gum bleeding - any comments?
I have put in a request for opinion of Dr. Oskarsson of Mayo as well

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Nov 25, 2023
In reply to @pb50 "I use straight baking soda on my toothbrush and then dampen it for use before final..." + (show)
@pb50

I use straight baking soda on my toothbrush and then dampen it for use before final brush. Really helps keep gums in order

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@pb50, I did the same--brushing with baking soda after trying soooo many brands of toothpasts and rinses. Any "mint" in the paste burned like heck. On a lark I bought a tube of 365 Whole Foods Market Kid's strawberry Fluoride Toothpaste. It is mild enough for me to use and I somehow feel better using it over just baking soda. Dentist can't believe I only used baking soda all those years. Now I'm trying to get used to a partial following some extractions. My gums will never "settle" down because of the OLP. My eating choices has changed forever.

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Nov 25, 2023
In reply to @pb50 "To clarify - I do both. I brush with toothpaste and floss and then rinse and..." + (show)
@pb50

To clarify - I do both. I brush with toothpaste and floss and then rinse and brush with baking soda and rinse with waterpik.

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Hi pb50Pam. I would like to know what brand waterpik you use. I thought it would be a good idea but never found one that had a gentle enough cycle to use without it being a painful experience. Thanks.

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pb50 | @pb50 | Nov 25, 2023

I use a waterpik sonic 2.0 with integrated toothbrush. I like it because there is a dial (on left in pic) to adjust the water pressure on the waterpik. I’m sure there are multiple brands that would work.

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2thfairy | @2thfairy | Nov 27, 2023
In reply to @pb50 "Yikes!! My mouth is a genetic gift from my father and likens to an ongoing renovation..." + (show)
@pb50

Yikes!! My mouth is a genetic gift from my father and likens to an ongoing renovation project. How would I know if I have Lichens Planus?

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Ask your hygienist or dentist to look for it. They’re probably already aware of it if you have it.

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