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June 6, 2021
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Members confirmed that fibromyalgia greatly affects dental health, sharing experiences with teeth grinding, jaw clenching, dry mouth, receding... Read more

Members confirmed that fibromyalgia greatly affects dental health, sharing experiences with teeth grinding, jaw clenching, dry mouth, receding gums, TMJ, root canals, extractions, and tooth sensitivity. Several members suggested helpful remedies including mouth guards, ACT rinse, prescription toothpaste, baking soda, and charcoal toothpaste, while also recommending getting tested for Sjogren's Syndrome as a possible underlying cause. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of managing dental costs and feeling dismissed by doctors, met with warm encouragement from the community.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have TMJ and Sjogrens Syndrome. Medication also dries my mouth out besides the Sjogrens.

June 6, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Also if you have really dry mouth you end up with lots of plaque on your teeth

June 6, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I clench mine with stress and they get bad as I put a lot of strain on them, so much so they wobble and I have had them break too. I now have an anti bite reizor ( gum shield) that helps take the pressure off and I use it every now and again overnight and it does help x

June 6, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you been tested for Sjogrens Syndrome?
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A blood test will show up if you do

June 6, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Clenching , grinding and I bite myself a lot. A hard nip on my lip or inside of my left cheek all of a sudden .... chomp! My bite is way off, my gums have very much receded. etc, etc.
Yes, it affects teeth very much. I've heard of teeth shattering even.

June 6, 2021

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