Biotene helped me greatly while I was on treatment! They make an excellent toothpaste that really made a great difference. I also used that old toothpaste called Pepsodent. It prevented the burning that most everything else caused and it only cost .99 cents a tube!
Tig
RudiRoo said
Nov 8, 2014
Beautiful smile. I suspect you'll be doing that frequently!
I developed Sjogren's as a result of my Hep C infection, and have relied heavily on a product called Biotene.
I can get it where I am in the Caribbean, and I see they sell it in the AU.
I'm not sure if it addresses the ph problem, but it certainly helps dry mouth and might helpful for folks while on Interferon.
Angel67 said
Nov 1, 2014
I was reading the list of potential side effects from Interferon/Rib and it's a wonder anyone takes this stuff! My own consultant Hepatologist has told me to just hold off on that treatment! I do accept that I'm probably putting off the inevitable, but I can live with that. I am glad you are smiling again...what do they say, "Smile and the world smiles with you"!
Tig said
Oct 26, 2014
Congrats Malcolm! I know you're glad to have that ordeal behind you.
I'd be curious to know what the additional cost to care would be if they could factor in dental damages. While the USA fights over medical care, I truly wish there would be some consideration made to dental care. The availability of good, reasonably priced dental insurance (care), especially for us private payers is sadly lacking.
Interferon also has a direct effect on the salivary glands, causing decreased, acidic saliva. The bone marrow depression with decreased neutrophils also plays a part. 3 monthly checkups while on Interferon are now mandatory, but hopefully that will disappear as Interferon fades into the distance.
Over here, tooth loss from Interferon is accepted by the DVA and Insurance, provided you get your Dentist and doctor to say the right things! Cheers.
-- Edited by mallani on Sunday 26th of October 2014 02:08:37 PM
Jaded said
Oct 26, 2014
I didn't know interferon destroys your teeth. I was at the dentist yesterday and apparently i have a cavity inside a tooth (not visible from the exterior and not causing me any pain) but it is close to a nerve and I may need to have root canal as a result. I had root canal on another tooth and had it capped which is now (a year and some later) starting to darken. I also had another tooth fall apart which the dentist was able to rebuild. I take very good care of my teeth and have flossed daily for over 20 years and have regular checkups...but now I'm wondering if the 70 weeks of interferon 3 times a week I did over 15 years ago is responsible for these problems.
-- Edited by Jaded on Sunday 26th of October 2014 10:29:26 AM
-- Edited by Jaded on Sunday 26th of October 2014 10:29:55 AM
Josh Haynie said
Oct 26, 2014
:) good for you Malcolm i wanted Implants :( but heard insurance wouldnt cover it but i may in the future i hear they are way more comfortable...
my upper gums are still healing since tuesday .... Glad everything went well with your abutements too....
wmlj1960 said
Oct 26, 2014
Well done Malcolm!
Another notch for you in overcoming all the obstacles that you have in your life. And it's a handsome notch too! Big Smile!!!
Huey said
Oct 25, 2014
you look great, Glad for you,
Groupergetter said
Oct 24, 2014
mallani wrote:
Hi all,
Yesterday, I had my final two implants fitted ( teeth 15 and 16). The older members may know I lost 5 teeth due to my 4 courses of Interferon treatment. These have now been replaced, so I can enjoy my steak again, smiling broadly. The last two were tricky as I needed bone grafts around the titanium screws as I had lost a lot of bone.
I went for stainless steel abutments and ceramic-composite crowns.
The DVA paid for all of this, $16k for the last 2 teeth, and over here, tooth loss from Interferon is now accepted by DVA and Insurance (you have to persist).
37C here, so off to golf. Cheers.
SVR!
-- Edited by Groupergetter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 02:39:05 AM
LC said
Oct 24, 2014
I can't imagine how rough 4 courses of Interferon must have been. I am so glad you can eat, smile, and are happy with your teeth
Isiscat2011 said
Oct 24, 2014
Hi Malcolm:
Ceramic crowns are very cool. My DDS has a machine where she can make them in the office in about 15 minutes (it used to take about an hour but this newer machine is super fast). I just had 2 lower porcelain crowns replaced with the ceramics. The problem with porcelain is that they are bonded to metal and over time the metal can begin to show at the base.
Not sure about Lab vs CEREC made ceramic crowns though. The lab made ceramics might still be a bit better looking although less convenient.
Glad you are done with that. Those trips to the dentist are not fun at all.
Milliganus said
Oct 24, 2014
Looks like a movie star smile to me!!
mallani said
Oct 24, 2014
Hi all,
Yesterday, I had my final two implants fitted ( teeth 15 and 16). The older members may know I lost 5 teeth due to my 4 courses of Interferon treatment. These have now been replaced, so I can enjoy my steak again, smiling broadly. The last two were tricky as I needed bone grafts around the titanium screws as I had lost a lot of bone.
I went for stainless steel abutments and ceramic-composite crowns.
The DVA paid for all of this, $16k for the last 2 teeth, and over here, tooth loss from Interferon is now accepted by DVA and Insurance (you have to persist).
Biotene helped me greatly while I was on treatment! They make an excellent toothpaste that really made a great difference. I also used that old toothpaste called Pepsodent. It prevented the burning that most everything else caused and it only cost .99 cents a tube!
Tig
Beautiful smile. I suspect you'll be doing that frequently!
I developed Sjogren's as a result of my Hep C infection, and have relied heavily on a product called Biotene.
I can get it where I am in the Caribbean, and I see they sell it in the AU.
I'm not sure if it addresses the ph problem, but it certainly helps dry mouth and might helpful for folks while on Interferon.
I was reading the list of potential side effects from Interferon/Rib and it's a wonder anyone takes this stuff! My own consultant Hepatologist has told me to just hold off on that treatment! I do accept that I'm probably putting off the inevitable, but I can live with that. I am glad you are smiling again...what do they say, "Smile and the world smiles with you"!
Congrats Malcolm! I know you're glad to have that ordeal behind you.
I'd be curious to know what the additional cost to care would be if they could factor in dental damages. While the USA fights over medical care, I truly wish there would be some consideration made to dental care. The availability of good, reasonably priced dental insurance (care), especially for us private payers is sadly lacking.
Tig
http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t49922043/dont-forget-your-teeth/
Interferon also has a direct effect on the salivary glands, causing decreased, acidic saliva. The bone marrow depression with decreased neutrophils also plays a part. 3 monthly checkups while on Interferon are now mandatory, but hopefully that will disappear as Interferon fades into the distance.
Over here, tooth loss from Interferon is accepted by the DVA and Insurance, provided you get your Dentist and doctor to say the right things! Cheers.
-- Edited by mallani on Sunday 26th of October 2014 02:08:37 PM
I didn't know interferon destroys your teeth. I was at the dentist yesterday and apparently i have a cavity inside a tooth (not visible from the exterior and not causing me any pain) but it is close to a nerve and I may need to have root canal as a result. I had root canal on another tooth and had it capped which is now (a year and some later) starting to darken. I also had another tooth fall apart which the dentist was able to rebuild. I take very good care of my teeth and have flossed daily for over 20 years and have regular checkups...but now I'm wondering if the 70 weeks of interferon 3 times a week I did over 15 years ago is responsible for these problems.
-- Edited by Jaded on Sunday 26th of October 2014 10:29:26 AM
-- Edited by Jaded on Sunday 26th of October 2014 10:29:55 AM
:) good for you Malcolm i wanted Implants :( but heard insurance wouldnt cover it but i may in the future i hear they are way more comfortable...
my upper gums are still healing since tuesday .... Glad everything went well with your abutements too....
Well done Malcolm!
Another notch for you in overcoming all the obstacles that you have in your life. And it's a handsome notch too! Big Smile!!!
SVR!
-- Edited by Groupergetter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 02:39:05 AM
I can't imagine how rough 4 courses of Interferon must have been. I am so glad you can eat, smile, and are happy with your teeth
Hi Malcolm:
Ceramic crowns are very cool. My DDS has a machine where she can make them in the office in about 15 minutes (it used to take about an hour but this newer machine is super fast). I just had 2 lower porcelain crowns replaced with the ceramics. The problem with porcelain is that they are bonded to metal and over time the metal can begin to show at the base.
Not sure about Lab vs CEREC made ceramic crowns though. The lab made ceramics might still be a bit better looking although less convenient.
Glad you are done with that. Those trips to the dentist are not fun at all.
Looks like a movie star smile to me!!
Hi all,
Yesterday, I had my final two implants fitted ( teeth 15 and 16). The older members may know I lost 5 teeth due to my 4 courses of Interferon treatment. These have now been replaced, so I can enjoy my steak again, smiling broadly. The last two were tricky as I needed bone grafts around the titanium screws as I had lost a lot of bone.
I went for stainless steel abutments and ceramic-composite crowns.
The DVA paid for all of this, $16k for the last 2 teeth, and over here, tooth loss from Interferon is now accepted by DVA and Insurance (you have to persist).
37C here, so off to golf. Cheers.