Comments on: Rheumatoid Arthritis And Dental Health

By: Cristina

Cristina — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:19:29 +0000

Hi there, I’m a dental hygienist who has RA . There is a correlation between RA and oral health and visa versa. Somewhat similar to diabetes. It is more difficult to keep perio disease under control with RA. If your perio is out of control this will probably exacerbate your RA because of the overactive inflammatory reactions trying to keep the infection under control. So get yr teeth cleaned every 3-4 months. Scaling and root planing might be needed periodically and or some low dose antibiotic therapy as well. Take care!

By: Susan Scott

Susan Scott — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:40:08 +0000

Had a checkup, teeth cleaned and fluoride treatment last week and have been suffering ever since. Maybe the plaque was the only thing protecting the nerve in my tooth which is now so sore I am taking pain killers all the time I can only eat soup and yoghurt at the moment (not mixed together fortunately)

I am not confident that my (new) dentist understands RA and possible links with dental health I’m also wondering if there is a link with the drugs I’m taking – particularly methotrexate and cyclosporin

Any advice anyone?

By: Nslswan

Nslswan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:38:16 +0000

Me again
I just read what others posted & had a thought

I use this tooth whitening jell once a month & when I go for teeth cleaning they can not find any tater to clean

Has anyone else done this?

By: Nslswan

Nslswan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:28 +0000

Thanks for your info
I hope u continue writing

By: Cooking with Arthur

Cooking with Arthur — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:17:36 +0000

I have lovely teeth (for a British person ;)) but I have jaw joint issues thanks to the arthritis. Just had an op on it but it’s a rotten place to have problems!