Im not sure if I have asked this before but my teeth have finnaly gotten to a point that i need something done!

Since getting RSD about a year after my teeth started to get really sensitive and brittle. Now 5 1/2 years into this i have broken many teeth and my front one has a bad spot in it and needs to be taken care of asap bf it breaks!! Im a smiler and this is hindering me to do soo.. I just broke another molar by just eating a pizza crust!! yea it was a little tough but still...

I called my Heath insurance and they have detal coverage only if its demed medically necessary or that its due to a disease that I have. Has anyones doc done this for them?? I have NO dental insurance and i konw that even fixing my front tooth will be $200 plus... HELP!!

Thanks!! And hope everyone had a great xmas and new year.!!

Amber

Hi Amber..nice to see you again

I've been away awhile..but am tryin to post a lil here n there... unfortunatly dental probs do go along with it...or so I've been told over the years...Biotene that you can get anywhere is great, mouthwash, toothpaste..etc..in this brand has helped somewhat...is worth trying for sensitive teeth...

Hugs

Debbie

Hi there,
I am so sorry about what you are going through ((hugs))
My teeth are bad too, they seem to chip all the time and are really sensitive to cold weather and cold pop/water.
Thanks
Alison

http://www.rsdhope.org/Showpage.asp?...1&PGCT_ID=3396

Hi.

I definitely think that RSD plays a role in tooth health. I just had a huge shock at my dental appt yesterday. I've not been to the dentist in 3 years as I've put this off and just been totally involved in dealing with the pain of RSD. Some of my teeth have been breaking over the last year or so. I haven't had any real pain or discomfort because the narcotics I take mask much of this. The dentist told me that the narcotics play a role in deteriorating my teeth, particularly the Duragesic patch.

I would now need 5 root canals and some minor cavities filled. I just can't believe this as my teeth were fine and I used to go to the dentist regularly! The cost is substantial and I don't have sufficient insurance coverage. The root canals also scare me to death as I am very worried that RSD could spread to my mouth. Just from the x-rays taken my jaw is still sore.

He told me to consider extraction and referred me to a surgeon. If I choose to follow this route I could request that the extractions be done at the hospital and therefore our public health care would cover the cost. I'd have to have a partial made and the dentist thought this might cost about $1,000. I'm devastated thinking about this option as I'm only 44 and have always had good strong teeth. Yesterday I cried a ton and was really ticked off at having been stuck with RSD. I'm feeling better today but I have no idea what I'm going to decide. I will say that I waited too long and would urge everyone not to make the same mistake.