Receding gums

ali_j · February 1, 2012, 10:32am

i have the dentist agin on saturday,and i have receding gums,does anyone no is this caused by pd ,or meds at all.or does it just happin ,im only 42 ,so i no it not me age.thankyou

ray_of_sunshine · February 1, 2012, 12:08pm

I know Sinemet can cause brittle teeth, but I've not heard of PwP suffering from receding gums before.

Radar47 · February 1, 2012, 1:24pm

People who are shall we say are normal ie not living with a disease, have gum problems and many people who do live with loads of different diseases have gum problems, so in my simple mind I believe one can't always blame the disease you are afflicted with, best check it out with your dentist.

Radz x

Tim · February 1, 2012, 1:56pm

Hi

you can find out more information about oral health and Parkinson's in the information sheet

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/advice/publications/day-to-day_living/dental_health_and_parkinsons.aspx

ali_j · February 1, 2012, 2:10pm

thankyou very much ,very helpful

Tamsin · February 2, 2012, 12:17pm

Hi ali j, me too, but don't think this one is down to Parkinson's! I bought an electric toothbrush and brush them vigorously and properly twice a day - and it seems to be working! They look better (not so thin) and look tougher as well, better colour.

ali_j · February 2, 2012, 12:41pm

thats another thing to put on me list to buy then tasmin,thankyou

my arm throbs after tryng to clean me teeth,i do erm every time ive eatern,but i guess it looks like we have to really think wots best to do now ,cus of our health,its surprissin the amout of money u can spend on makin ur life more manageable ant it.

small_woman · February 2, 2012, 4:55pm

I agree - it has to be an electric toothbrush - put it on your birthday list.

nanafauda · July 22, 2024, 9:00pm

Receding gums can be caused by a variety of factors, and it’s not uncommon for individuals with MS to experience oral health issues. Medications used to manage MS symptoms can sometimes lead to dry mouth, which in turn can contribute to gum problems. Additionally, MS itself can impact your ability to maintain oral hygiene due to challenges with coordination and mobility.

It’s good to hear that you have a dentist appointment on Saturday. I would recommend discussing your concerns with your dentist, as they can provide specific advice and perhaps identify if your medications or other factors related to MS are contributing to your gum disease treatment.