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My mother has severe pain in teath, besides she is suffering from jogrens syndrome. what is best treatment plz?

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Go to a doctor: Sjogrens syndrome is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorder by decreased lacrimal and salivary gland secretion. Her teeth may hurt because there is not enough saliva in her mouth. Bacteria may be causing increased dental cavities and tooth breakage. The doctor can set up a treatment regiment including salivary substitutes for improving lubrication and hydration of oral tissues.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

A clean moist mouth.: Sjogrens syndrome creates dry mouth issues that don't allow the natural plaque diluting properties of saliva to help prevent decay. Have her dentist deal with her probable significant decay problems. If moist mouth +daily flossing, brushing and home Fluoride tray applications don't help. If her medical condition permits, she may need full mouth oral surgery w- extractions and dental implants.

Answered 12/18/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: No real answer except that advise you to take her to dentist first and then see what is recommended.

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental aspect: Patients with sjogrens syndrome have a dry mouth and are therefore more prone to dental caries (cavities) and gum inflammation. She should see a dentist every three months, practice impeccable home care (brushing\flossing), use Fluoride gels in custom trays, and keep her mouth hydrated with any number of biotene products. Her own dentist may give additional recommendations.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Risk of decay: Your mother is at high risk of tooth decay because of her sjorgrens syndrome . This disease will cause a dry mouth which sets her up for cavities. Take her to a dentist for treatment.

Answered 5/2/2014

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Dr. Keith Hollander answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry mouth: Treating her chronic dry mouth is the start of treatment. This syndrome commonly gives a very dry mouth and can cause inflammation of the oral mucosa. Lubricants help. It also allows for rampant decay because there is no saliva to clean the teeth and remineralize the damage. Infected teeth will need RCT or extractions

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a Rheumatologist: and depending on complications also see ophthalmologist, dentists and other specialists. Sjögren's syndrome can affect all aspects of your life. The dentist will solve any tooth pains. Good luck.

Answered 7/13/2014

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