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Posted 12/29/2019 6:59 AM (GMT 0)
I’ve had Crohn's for 10 years and since then have always had very inflamed gums. Now my dentist wants to pull six teeth because of inflammation and disease. I’ve never had issues with my teeth until I was diagnosed and I know Crohn's can affect the entire digestive system. I wonder if anyone else has issues with their gums/teeth from Crohn's?
Posted 12/29/2019 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Loads. It started several years ago with receding gums, especially at the bottom front two teeth. Over the next few years the recession got worse, but my dentist always fobbed me off by saying everything was okay. Eventually I had a total panic attack about my teeth (or gums rather) and my parents got me in to see their dentist. Turned out I had severe periodontal disease and if I'd got it seen to earlier, the dentist may have been able to do something. But by the time I saw him, the bone loss was too advanced for him to be able to do anything with my teeth.

I don't understand the concept of pulling good teeth out though? A few of mine are slightly wobbly, but I'm holding onto them for dear life. If I could afford it, I would get my teeth straightened. Not just for cosmetic reasons, but also because it would make them easier to keep clean - bacteria flourishes in all the various nooks and crannies that I can't easily reach at present.
Posted 1/3/2020 7:01 AM (GMT 0)
I posted this same question a few months ago. My gums and teeth are healthy and I go every six months for checkups and cleanings. But my gums do become inflamed, areas red and puffy, a mystery as to why. I use a gentle toothpaste without irritating additives, a soft toothbrush, no harsh mouthwashes. I asked my dentist if it could be connected to crohns...he did not think so...but said himself he knows nothing about crohns. I have eye issues...skin issues...joint issues...makes sense to me that inflammation can strike anywhere.

Post Edited (ragbag) : 1/3/2020 12:06:39 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/4/2020 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Had crohns for 24 years. My teeth over worsened over the years. 2 implants, numerous root canals, swollen, red gums, etc. Dentists always dismiss it but u swear it is from my crohns. I feel your pain.
Posted 2/13/2020 4:45 AM (GMT 0)
I feel like I’ve had Crohn’s issues everywhere and definitely my gums (or maybe that’s just part of the inflammation in my body). One thing I do that I find helpful in general is oil pulling (an Ayurvedic remedy) - as soon as you wake up scrape your tongue with a tongue scraper and then a spoonful of coconut oil swished around in your mouth for 5-10 min (DO NOT SWALLOW and spit into the trash, not the sink drain). It can help draw out bacteria and is also just a nice way to soothe your gums and teeth. Good luck!!
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