Mouth issues

[cjhnsn29]

I was wondering does anyone with WG have mouth problems? Most of my problems has to do with my face. Like others I also have the saddle nose and can't smell or taste. Recently I have issues with my upper jaw and the Dr's say it's related to the WG. I haven't heard anyone else talk about mouth and teeth issues. I am just curious if I am the only lucky one. It is no fun trust me.

[drz]

Mouth sores are common with Wegs. I have them from time to time. I was encouraged to have regular dental check ups but already had that program since diabetes causes similar dental issues and mouth sores. Are you taking any meds to help prevent mouth sores? Eye problems and skin problems are often part of Wegs too.

[cjhnsn29]

DrZ! Thanks for answering me on the mouth issues. My WG does mess with my eye vision at times. Bright lights tend to hurt and I can't be on computer or watch TV for a long period of time. With having the saddle nose I tend to breathe through my mouth. That makes me a month breather also with all the meds my gums became irritated and ended up becoming loose . The gums ended up going over my teeth and I ended up having mouth surgery. The worse part is I am a licensed Dental hygentist and never had any problems with my mouth.now it's a issue.

[me2]

I had mouth issues 40 years ago when diagnosed with WG. I had sores in my mouth, loose teeth, and my tounge turned black. Once my general WG was brought under control with Cytoxin my mouth issues cleared up and I did very well for about 20 years until having a flare up. As drz has said, mouth issues are fairly common. This time things have not been as bad for my mouth and they have again improved as my general condition improves. I can appreciate how it would especially bother you being a Dental hygenist. What does it mean that the gums ended up going over your teeth? Has the surgery improved things for you do you think?

[drz]

My problem is my gums recede and expose new areas below the capped teeth. I wish I could make them grow up a bit. Dry mouth also contributes to dental decay and my dental problems increased a lot after Wegs appeared.

[cjhnsn29]

Me2! Thxs for answering my question about mouth issue. You asked what I meant by my gums growing over top of my teeth. My WG is mostly in my face are and the Dr said I wasn't getting enough blood supply to my gums. The gums died and when they died they were floppy and they laid over my teeth. The dentist actually took an impression the four top teeth came out.He even tried periodontal treatment to help tighten the gums up for all the rest of the teeth. With my saddle nose I am a mouth breather which makes it worse. Between the dry mouth and med's made it more pronounced.

[Susan55]

I had mouth issues 40 years ago when diagnosed with WG. I had sores in my mouth, loose teeth, and my tounge turned black. Once my general WG was brought under control with Cytoxin my mouth issues cleared up and I did very well for about 20 years until having a flare up. As drz has said, mouth issues are fairly common. This time things have not been as bad for my mouth and they have again improved as my general condition improves. I can appreciate how it would especially bother you being a Dental hygenist. What does it mean that the gums ended up going over your teeth? Has the surgery improved things for you do you think?

Hi me2

I went for my cleaning 5 months ago (prior to knowing I had GPA) and the dentist said I have bone loss and eventually my teeth will become loose and may fall out. What cause the teeth to come loose? I know loss can cause this,but goes GPA also cause teeth loss? so just so much to learn about GPA

[Pete]

Chronic prednisone use leaches calcium from the body. Taking a supplement such as Caltrate+D may help. Talk to your rheumy.