sjogren's and dental work
 

I have a history of lupus, but things have been good for a long time in that arena. I have low platelets for years and migraines too.

REcently I had oral surgery. I've had a low grade fever ever since. I went for a second opinion from an Oral Surgeon and he said give it a month to heal. He said this is unusual, but it sometimes happens.

Ok, so I went to the rheumatologist, just to see if some how, my lupus was active again. Found out the following:

I have sjogren's syndrome. I have had dry eyes for about one year, and dry mouth for about 1 month, never realizing the two things were related. Anyone have a dx of Sjorgen's Syndrome and have difficulty with oral surgery?
Any significant problems with dental issues in general?

Sjogren's can definitely cause numerous dental problems from the higher concentration of bacteria (due to lack of saliva). This can not only cause additional dental caries and gingivitis, but increase the risk for infection after oral surgery and in general slow the healing process.

I have Sjogren's and therefore see a dentist every 4 months to maintain better oral health. Keep in mind that your oral health greatly affects other body systems...including your heart.