I was wondering if anyone else has noticed an increase in dental issues since being diagnosed with MS.
I have always taken very good care of my teeth. I go to the dentist twice a year, floss, brush, etc....and have only had 2 fillings.
When I started Betaseron after a few months in, my dentist said my tooth enamel was starting to chip, she was asking if I had acid reflux or drank a lot of soda (which I do/have neither).
Since then I have had multiple issues with my teeth. Several fillings, root canal, general pain, etc. I asked my neuro and he said MS in no way has anything to do with dental issues. Yet, I have searched online and have noticed several people saying they have had problems too. My dentist had also said that she has another MS patient and that she has similar problems with her teeth.
Anyway, just wanted to put this out there to know if anyone else is going through this or if I'm just over analyzing things.
One final note, I am now off Betaseron, trying to sort through some things so that I can take Gilenya.
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I have always taken very good care of my teeth. I go to the dentist twice a year, floss, brush, etc....and have only had 2 fillings.
When I started Betaseron after a few months in, my dentist said my tooth enamel was starting to chip, she was asking if I had acid reflux or drank a lot of soda (which I do/have neither).
Since then I have had multiple issues with my teeth. Several fillings, root canal, general pain, etc. I asked my neuro and he said MS in no way has anything to do with dental issues. Yet, I have searched online and have noticed several people saying they have had problems too. My dentist had also said that she has another MS patient and that she has similar problems with her teeth.
Anyway, just wanted to put this out there to know if anyone else is going through this or if I'm just over analyzing things.
One final note, I am now off Betaseron, trying to sort through some things so that I can take Gilenya.
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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