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What Causes Brittle Tooth While On Medication For CRPS?

I AM ON A LOT OF MEDICATION FOR CRPS (CHRONIC REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME. MY TEETH ARE ,WELL THE ENAMEL IS COMING OFF AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MY TEETH ARE CHIPPING OFF. I HAVE BEEN ON THESE FOR 11 YEARS. WILL YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW THESE MEDICATIONS MAY EFFECT MY TEETH? GABAPENTIN 1200MG, DILAUID 16MG, ZANAFLEX 12MG,TRAZADONE 300MG, WELLBUTRIN 300MG, GLIPAZIDE 20MG, OMEPRAZOLE DR 40MG , ESCITALOPRAM 20MG , LISINOPRIL2.5MG
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hi.

Well these medicine can have an indirect effect in teeth as many of these can cause dry mouth or Xerostomia that can inturn cause dental problems like tooth decay and brittle teeth.
So you should immediately consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and the teeth should be treated with filling, capping etc depending on condition of individual teeth.
If you experience dry mouth you can chew sugarfree chewing gum and such lemon drops.
You can also use mouth lubricant like Oralgel and use artificial saliva drops.
Drink plenty of water.

Hope I have answered your query.
Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.
Dr. Honey Arora.
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What Causes Brittle Tooth While On Medication For CRPS?

Hi. Well these medicine can have an indirect effect in teeth as many of these can cause dry mouth or Xerostomia that can inturn cause dental problems like tooth decay and brittle teeth. So you should immediately consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and the teeth should be treated with filling, capping etc depending on condition of individual teeth. If you experience dry mouth you can chew sugarfree chewing gum and such lemon drops. You can also use mouth lubricant like Oralgel and use artificial saliva drops. Drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Regards. Dr. Honey Arora.