I strongly recommend dental cleanings every 6 months (I see some patients as frequently as every 3 months)....especially for Weggies that are immunosuppressed. We harbor a mine field of bacteria in our mouths. Clean out those bad actors from under the gum line, and arrest decay, before the problems start.
It sounds as though Dee has been on bisphosphonate drugs to prevent osteoporosis (a frequent side effect of long term pred use,) which makes dental treatment a bit difficult....all the more reason to have regular cleanings and checkups.
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