I learned it the 'hard way' about 3-4 years ago when I simply couldn't do the 3 story walk up to my dentist of 25+ years and went to another, also highly rated in the area..... That said I asked the question about anti-seizure meds such as neurontin, lyrica and ultimately keppra..All state in their s/e's that bone loss is possible/likely. I asked the dental techs and they all said YES! And then w/my post-cancer meds It was YES YES!. I believe we're about equal in the $$'s spent on such repairs. Upon changing to the new dentist? I stated simply that should a tooth lose soo much to support it? It's better out. And that no cosmetic aspects be used, only basic function ones as the teeth were shells and I didn't want to throw good $ after bad? I now get cleanings 4 times a year and have cut my dental 'repair' costs down to 15% of what they were before! But, I also went off the anti-seizure meds and use pain meds only when necessary! Plus about 2 years ago Mrs D provided me w/a great deal of info about the calcium/magnesium and vite-d balances I'd need. I've tried to adhere to that program as best I can, but it couldn't keep up w/the damages the post-cancer[estrogen blocking] meds did, and still do. Just keep in mind that the PN meds are calcium sucker-outers! Then you have to balance your pain levels with the mouth issues? [not meant in an unkind way, truly] But many meds we take, do harm aspects far off base from what we'd expect.. so you have to balance the pros and cons of any med w/HOW you'd come out for the long run? It is all a trade off. Wish I could be more encouraging? But Bryianna is a superb resource!
OH and Silverlady [Billye] recommended Biotene drops or spray - it's an 'acquired taste'? But it does work! I use it all the time, and a little bit goes a long way! When I mention it to my dental techs? They go 'Oh yes!' we recommend it all the time...but never once to me? Go figger...
Hugs and better luck! PLEASE. When you have PN? You do NOT do well sitting for a couple of hours in a dental chair! Suddenly you CREAK! I hate that in public most of all! - j 's