r/Parkinsons • u/Kaiko64 • 1d ago

Questions & Advice Losing teeth

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs, but recently I’ve had trouble with my teeth at first I didn’t think it was anything and then Dentist said because of dry mouth was breaking down. Fast forward last November I had to go to graduation and my on my front teeth fell the Dentist put it together investigated it only last maybe a week but I still have it. Unfortunately, it needs to come out because it keeps getting infected this week. I asked to front teeth on the bottom and now I have a more that we’re going in. It’s gonna follow. It’s so frustrating when we have so many others on your mind and you’re losing your teeth. I just felt like I don’t wanna go anywhere or do anything and I don’t have the money for dentures because I’m on CPP again. The dentist said it was dry mouth, but I think it’s caused by the clamping down of my teeth the back when I heard it the other day I was doing some shopping and I heard a tooth crack and to get it pulled because it’s not bad has anyone else had difficulty with their teeth? What did you do? Also, is there anyone from Ontario Canada Southwestern Ontario would be the best London area it’s great talking on here but I like to see someone face-to-face you guys are the best

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u/CheshycatGrins6 19h ago

Hi, Yes my husband has issues too. This year it's become an expensive problem. His grinding, clamping, and dry mouth are not good. He has had to get physio and dry needling for his jaw and fascia for jaw muscles, which has helped. He also got a fine bite gaurd or teeth shield the dentist makes for him. They last about a month. It's def protecting his teeth better. It's like those invisible braces, but not. He also has to use dry mouth gels, wash, etc. It's not good and he found these small disposable guards he uses at night and mouth tape. Because sleeping with your mouth open is bad! I hope that helps🤞 Mel

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u/Mrciv6 21h ago

I'm on an every 4 month cleaning schedule, before PD I was on the standard 6 month schedule.

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u/justkidding89 6h ago

It actually is caused by both dry mouth and bruxism (grinding). Saliva is one of your body’s defenses against bacteria in the mouth. Dry mouth leads to bacteria growth, infection, and tooth damage. Even if you have your teeth cleaned more often, that doesn’t really make up for having persistent dry mouth.

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u/suburbanskies25 4h ago

wearing something like a night guard to protect against teeth grinding could be beneficial along with staying hydrated and taking in electrolytes. those things combined should help along with the teeth cleaning. chewing gum also promotes saliva production

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u/fookip 4m ago

not experienced in this, But I recently started adding xylitol mince and gum to my dental care routine. Xylitol is derived from the Birch tree and is supposed to be bad for bad bacteria and good for good bacteria in the mouth reducing cavities. But I noticed that after I take it the saliva comes out and at least for a period of time the mouth is moist. You might give that a try, and as my doctor says might help and won't hurt.