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Chemar 06-17-2007 06:30 AM

thanks for the info Bryanna:hug:

yes, i plan to ask and check thoroughly before I allow any work done

Bryanna 06-18-2007 09:47 AM

Hi Sue,
People with Srojen's syndrome generally have alot of dental problems due to the lack of saliva they have. Our teeth and gums need to constantly bathe in healthy saliva which helps to remove debris, reducing the incidents of decay and gum disease.

There are various products on the market to help restore saliva flow and reduce the irritation to the gum tissue. Have you tried any with much success? One product that I have found that realy seems to help alot is Xylitol. Our patients use Spry products and Xylo~sweet. I have no business affiliation with any company, I just see the positive results with the patients that use these particular products on a daily basis.

Mitral-Valve Prolapse is a Valvular heart condition where one of the heart valves closes improperly and allows regurgitation of the blood. It is a very common condition and there are varying degrees of severity. Not all patients with MVP need to premedicate with antibiotics prior to dental treatment. It depends on the patients particular valvular condition, their overall health and what type of dental procedure they are having done. Patients with MVP should see their cardiologist regularly to monitor their condition so they know what changes (if any) are taking place so precautions can be taken if necessary.

Sue, your fear of the dentist is sooooooooooo common and completely understandable as far as I am concerned! As a child, I had horrible dental experiences and even though I am in the profession.......... I still have my issues with being in the dental chair.

Too many dentists take a patients comfort for granted and make us feel like we are just suppose to subject ourselves to pain and discomfort in the dental chair. It is hard to keep our mouths open while someone is drilling in our head as we are drowning on what feels like gallons of water.......... am I right?? It just takes a little bit of effort and compassion to help a patient feel comfortable.

Many dental offices now offer various "distractions" for the patient like sound proof headphones and overhead screens to watch DVD's or televsion. Patients do really well when they can mentally place themselves someplace else while sitting in the dental chair. Have you tried any of those things?

Hope you can find a way to get past your fear enough to get your dental work done ~'.'~

Bryanna

Bryanna 06-18-2007 09:48 AM

Chemar,
Great! Please keep us posted on how you're doing!
Bryanna

Idealist 06-24-2007 08:52 PM

Hey Cheri...
 
I just had a tooth removed which extended into my sinus cavity three weeks ago, and had no complications at all. You and I are near the same age (as is our friend the monkey :D ) so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. What is that thing that Winston Churchill said? "The greatest thing we have to fear is fear itself." And dentists, of course. (Sorry Bryanna :p ) Good luck with your procedure!

Idealist

Chemar 06-25-2007 01:38 PM

thanks Idealist :)

that's very reassuring to hear. Thankfully all is peaceful in my ole mouth right now phew! but I know it has to be done soon. Dentist just wants to be sure any lingering infection is totally gone before starting the work on the chompers:D

Bryanna 06-26-2007 01:00 PM

Hi Chemar,
It is important to understand that the tooth itself, is infected. The antibiotic will not cure the infected tooth because, the bacterial strains of infection inside the tooth are various and some strains will not be sensitive to any particular antibiotics that you are taking. The symptoms subside, temporarily, because the antibiotic calms down the inflammation.

Many dentists prefer to have their patient on an antibiotic for certain infections prior to performing oral surgery as a precautionary measure to help make the surgery a little easier and less riskier for the patient. In many cases, it is usually wise to undergo the oral surgery while you are still on the antibiotic.

If you have generalized infection, like periodontal disease and/or several infected teeth..... the same principal about taking antiobitics holds true. The medication will not cure the infection, it will simply subside the symptoms until the actual source of the infection is removed. If someone tries to avoid the actual dental treatment by taking repeated doses of antibiotics, the infection will proliferate and new strains of bacteria will develop.

I'm giving you (and others) this information because all too often people will be SO relieved to have the pain gone that they mistakenly think the infection is gone too.

Please keep us posted on how you're doing!

Bryanna

Bryanna 06-26-2007 01:04 PM

Hi Idealist!
No apology for fearing dentists necessary!! Not only have I had some awful dental experiences myself, but I've seen more than I care to remember!! I realy wish things were different ~'.'~

Glad to hear that your extraction went well!!

Bryanna

Chemar 06-27-2007 06:44 PM

thanks Bryanna :)

yes, my dentist agrees that the problem is not cured just because I feel better
*awwww geeeee* :winky:

I also have to time things well re business/family

but yes

the offending teeth will eventually be removed to clear the problem

Curious 06-27-2007 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealist (Post 116640)
I just had a tooth removed which extended into my sinus cavity three weeks ago, and had no complications at all. You and I are near the same age (as is our friend the monkey :D ) so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. What is that thing that Winston Churchill said? "The greatest thing we have to fear is fear itself." And dentists, of course. (Sorry Bryanna :p ) Good luck with your procedure!

Idealist

no way. you know i was born at the END of 1963. hmph...some old man thinking he is MY age. :rolleyes:


hehe

Chemar 06-28-2007 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealist (Post 116640)
You and I are near the same age (as is our friend the monkey :D )

Idealist

nope! You two are juniors!! :D
I, my dear, was born in the fifties:cool:


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