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Posted 7/31/2010 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone experienced any gum recession or periodontal disease since being diagnosed with crohns or colitis?
Posted 7/31/2010 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately yes, and steroids doesn't help the situation either!!
Posted 7/31/2010 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
I am with dunny2 Crohns has really messed with my teeth and my bones. Most of my teeth except two have Crohns on them. My dentist and my medical docs have told me I have have really weak bones. I think between the steroids and malabsorption problems we Crohnies have experienced is the cause. Hugs!
Posted 7/31/2010 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
Yea, I went from having no cavities to having 4 four. I also have receeding gums. It sucks...
Posted 7/31/2010 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
A few years ago a significant part of my gum eroded away on one of my lower front teeth. And on another tooth (one of the canines), the gum looks permanently red and inflamed. Elsewhere I think the gum has receded a bit, but not as badly as on the two teeth I just mentioned. I don't know if it's down to the Crohn's or not. I brush my teeth thoroughly 2x a day, occasionally 3x. That's at least kept any further fillings at bay (I'm ashamed to say I have some from my teenage years), but doesn't cure my gum problems. At least my teeth look white, I suppose. Crooked, but white. But I can't afford orthodontic treatment... >_<
Posted 7/31/2010 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
My dentist also said my gums were inflamed. They said it could be due to bad brushing habits on the gums. Which I could agree with and hope its that instead of the Crohns
Posted 7/31/2010 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know for sure, but my feeling is that inflammation and dehydration do not help teeth. Both happen with Crohn's. The hygienists that I have seen are always surprised by the level of recession in my mouth. I am very careful with flossing, brushing etc. so it is not due to my brushing habits.
Posted 7/31/2010 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Dehydration definitely doesn't help. I took an antidepressant which gave me a dry mouth temporarily as a side-effect. As well as being a horrible feeling in its own right, I was also worried for my teeth as I knew that it increased the risk of gingivitis and tooth decay. You need saliva to help keep your teeth clean, among other things.
Posted 8/1/2010 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
I have to go in every 4 months instead of the normal 6...it DOES make it soooooo much better (less painful and quicker)...it seems that it is more due to Crohn's, but the steroids didn't help either...at least with the steroids it was less painful, but bled more...I have also learned, if I am not feeling well, don't go and see the dentist...my gums will hurt for a much, much longer period...even if I have to cancel and redo in the next week...I'm lucky that my dentist is very understanding (had him since 1989, and he was just out of dental school)...so I can cancel within a day or so...

Oh and talk to your dentist too...they do have things that can help...there is always new info that concerns teeth and disease that even your GI may not be aware...not to mention they can use some stuff to help out in between, and during exams...
Posted 8/1/2010 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
ok, that's it, I quit.  Goin back to denial, this is just the last straw and i don't want to know any more! 
Posted 8/1/2010 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
Watch out for the crocodiles while you are there grumpy! lol
Posted 8/1/2010 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
There are perscription level mouth washes and mineralizers that in my experience can help with our mouth area. I threw up every day for a couple of years and managed to keep my teeth without black backs (you see this in people who puke to lose weight).
Posted 8/2/2010 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
When I was getting my braces off my Orthodontist mentioned that my gums were receding (especially on my lower front two teeth) and they looked awfully inflamed. This was 6 yrs before my diagnosis. I haven't noticed them get worse so I guess that's a good thing?
Posted 7/6/2013 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
ughhh yes! no bueno
Posted 7/13/2013 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I have six teeth currently that need to have gum transplants on. the news came 8 months prior to my diagnosis.
I have done nothing about it sadly nothing is an exaggeration... I am very gentle and careful. but I cant handle the though of surgery of any sort. when I already feel like I see my surgeon often enough
Posted 7/13/2013 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Since I originally started this thread... I've had three gum graft surgeries for a total of 7 teeth/grafts... my periodontist was wonderful (he gave me these two pills to take an hour before hand & you don't remember much of anything.) The hardest part was the weeks following & how diligent you are during the healing process with cleaning/brushing plus not chewing in the area for what seems like forever. But my dentist took before & after pictures and I was amazed!! I'm happy with how they healed & it feels so much better now. I didn't realize how bad it really was before until I saw the two pictures next to each other.

A lady I work with her son had gum recession too but they did injection of blood cells into his gums that helped them improve... or at least that's how I interpreted what she was trying to explain.

My advice (for what's worth).... if something needs to be done to improve your oral health, then don't put it off too long - research the options and be proactive about your teeth/gum heath (it's just as important as your gut)!
Posted 1/8/2015 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for spamming our forum, "Chris Kyle." (sarcasm)
Posted 1/9/2015 6:19 AM (GMT 0)
I get regular dental cleanings, brush 2xs daily and use a proxy brush and floss daily but my gums have been receding badly. I quit the use of prednisone 4 years ago, and since then they are even worse, so it's the crohn's disease doing it's number because I have had no treatment since I quit. Thank goodness that my teeth seem okay but they are getting so long, due to gum recession so I am worried. I read a anti bacterial mouth wash may help, but to buy the alcohol free one. I still haven't gotten around to it.
Posted 1/9/2015 6:22 AM (GMT 0)
My dentist says that gum recession happens with colitis but he hasn't heard of it happening with crohn's and blames my recession saying it's familial.
Posted 1/9/2015 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Interesting post... Was just informed I will need grafting to repair my receding gums. I've been learning more and more about natural medicine and it seems as though coconut oil & calcium asorbate may help strengthen my gums. I'll let you all know how that works for me! Anyone tried these methods?
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