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San Antonio, TX
November 24, 2025
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Inflammation throughout our body, is a problem with fibromyalgia 🩷🦋

November 25, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

I just went through extensive dental work for the past 7 months on almost all my teeth due to the fact that I have dry mouth and don't produce saliva. It made my fibro flare up

November 25, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

Makes sense!!! I started with symptoms in my teens…by 28 I was having my first deep tissue periodontal cleaning to address the disease.. I have always been good about my dental hygiene and no one else in my family had it, so I was always wondering why. Now I understand why allot of my other issues were occurring. It is so reassuring when you finally get your diagnosis or are being heard.

November 25, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes…my dentist tells me I have bone loss, I have lost 2 teeth so I needed dental implants. I don’t think there is any part of our bodies that are not affected by Fibromyalgia.

November 24, 2025
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Are you experiencing periodontal disease alongside fibromyalgia?

While fibromyalgia can affect dental health in various ways, many MyFibroTeam members have shared their experiences with dental problems. Some have reported tooth loss, teeth breaking, and general dental issues that seem connected to their condition or Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing periodontal disease alongside fibromyalgia?

While fibromyalgia can affect dental health in various ways, many MyFibroTeam members have shared their experiences with dental problems. Some have reported tooth loss, teeth breaking, and general dental issues that seem connected to their condition or medications.

The connection between fibromyalgia and dental problems can happen for several reasons:

* Dry mouth from medications can increase risk of gum disease
* Chronic pain can make dental hygiene more difficult to maintain
* Some fibromyalgia medications may impact oral health
* The stress and inflammation associated with fibro may affect gum health

A MyFibroTeam member shared their struggles with dental health being one of the worst aspects of their fibromyalgia since childhood. Others have discussed battling dental problems from their medications and experiencing tooth loss or teeth breaking.

If you're dealing with periodontal disease, it's important to work with a dentist who understands chronic pain conditions. Let them know about your fibromyalgia so they can help make dental care more comfortable for you.

November 24, 2025

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