Meth can it affect your teeth?

DebraKelly
DebraKelly Member Posts: 398
edited 5. Sep 2012, 16:04 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know if Meth can affect your teeth?

I have been having all sorts of problems with my teeth over the past few months and its since I switched to Meth injections?

Are the two related or am I really pushing at straws here?

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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It seems to as I have seen quite a few posts on facebook about this. Apparently you should let your dentist know that you are on methotrexate.

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  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello and sorry you are having problems with your teeth.

    Not sure about whether meth is contributing or not, but just wondered whether you struggle with a dry mouth? I'm sorry but I can't remember which type of arthritis you have but I know that RA itself and some of the meds can cause a dry mouth which, in turn, can cause tooth and gum problems. I'm pretty sure that I have also read somewhere that RA can cause tooth problems but whether that's the disease process or the result of having a dry mouth long term I'm not sure.

    I have Sjogrens Syndrome secondary to RA and I now use prescription "dry mouth" toothpaste and mouthwash which has made a huge difference to my oral health.

    Hope things improve for you soon.

    Tillyxxx
  • Soretoe2
    Soretoe2 Member Posts: 198
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi debra,
    I had to stop taking Oramorph because it was affecting my teeth badly. I had to have two out and loads of fillings.
    I was told that many painkillers and arthritis meds are well known to give some people mouth problems including ulcers and tooth decay.
    For years I thought it was just the liquid due to a high sugar content. My nurse tells me though lots of drugs, particularly morphine/derivative and DMARDS are the worst.
    We just can't win... Joy
  • Nicchick
    Nicchick Member Posts: 191
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is interesting...my fella is really suffering with ulcers right now and he's had RA for 20 years, currently on sulfasalazine. He uses iglu which helps but I know it really gets him down.

    Exploring this forum I feel like I'm getting all the answers to all my ponderings! Nx
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My dentist said that the dry mouth that often accompanies RA often leads to teeth problems. I have a cavity that needs feeling after I get my wisdom teeth removed and I was gutted as I'm so careful but I do suffer terribly with a dry mouth. Have you had infections? Cause the MTX could be the culprit.

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