teeth problems

No probs @Jane Elizabeth. What a shame we can't transfer the ongoing gift status to something like Lotto!!! ;)

Thanks for the info link @socoda. It does seem to reference an increased risk of dental caries due to bone loss, as well as effects on the gums. I guess put it down to another unexpected gift left behind by bc!

Hi, i had a tooth ache during my chemo, i went to see he dentist who then referred me to an endodontist.  I specifically asked him if this was as a result of chemo, he said that if you've had issues before that they would surface  during chemo.
Mine was a temporary crown that should have been completed it never happened because of my diagnosis. Limited with what they can do during chemo...

Hi @Jane Elizabeth, found this online regarding teeth problems and treatments for breast cancer - 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4075039/ - interesting reading. Xx 

That's interesting.  I didn't have any chemo, just radiation and tamoxifen, and my dentist asked me a few times "are you sure you didn't have chemo?" when he was looking at my teeth after treatment.

My dentist said chemo temporarily destroys the salivary glands which send stuff to protect the enamel on your teeth. I do remember having a hideously dry mouth all the time and a year later I still do. I carry a water bottle with me everywhere. Its a pink love your sister one.

I have osteoporosis I am on Prolia injections for it .... and I only took Lyrica for about 2 weeks as I hated the  spaced out feeling I got on it...  I instead used my crystal quartz pieces taped to my body to relieve the pain of nerves reconnecting, without feeling like I was not in control of my thinking.

Kath absolutely yes its if youre on it long term and I was warned by Specialists about that in particular, I did alot of research and found alot of people had in fact those issues on Lyrica, again though prolonged use.

I think that would only be if on lyrica long term I would think. I have looked up side effects but I certainly haven't found a link with dental issues...dry mouth yes but not dental with lyrica.

 The only thing I can suggest though is perhaps you need to have a bone density scan. Osteoporosis can be a side effect of chemo (especially if we were close prior) and dental issues can be an indication of reduced bone density and leached calcium. Usually symptoms are shifting teeth or loose teeth.

Sounds like a good check up including Xrays would be a good start I guess.