Hormones and Tooth Decay

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IWLass - 16 Mar 2005 23:07 GMT

I have experienced extensive tooth decay over the last 18 months,
despite regular brushing etc; resulting in 15 (yes, 15) cavities for
which I am undergoing treatment.

I have read that hormone balance effects dental health and wondered if
the fact that I have had a Mirena coil fitted for the past 3 years may
have contributed to these dental caries? Can anyone point me in the
direction of any research?

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Joel M. Eichen - 16 Mar 2005 23:47 GMT

>I have experienced extensive tooth decay over the last 18 months,
>despite regular brushing etc; resulting in 15 (yes, 15) cavities for
>which I am undergoing treatment.

Happens Rachel Brown!

>I have read that hormone balance effects dental health and wondered if
>the fact that I have had a Mirena coil fitted for the past 3 years may
>have contributed to these dental caries? Can anyone point me in the
>direction of any research?

Is this a new dentist for you?

Joel

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rachel_brown1@lineone.net - 19 Mar 2005 17:57 GMT

> >I have read that hormone balance effects dental health and wondered if
> >the fact that I have had a Mirena coil fitted for the past 3 years may
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>
> Joel

I am in the UK, so dentistry provison is slightly different than the US
- a new dentist has joined the practice I last visited 18 months ago.
He reviewed my x-rays from my previous visit and confirmed that the
cavities have developed over this (relatively) short period of time.

This group is facinating; I'm learning so much I never knew about my
teeth!

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Joel M. Eichen - 19 Mar 2005 22:51 GMT

>> >I have read that hormone balance effects dental health and wondered
>if
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>This group is facinating; I'm learning so much I never knew about my
>teeth!

Thanks .... me too .... I am hooked.

On occasion the new dentist is more aggressive than the old dentist
........ either way, you end up being better off with CONTNUITY of
care. Stick with one ......

I have patients whose treatment plan was spanned over five years or
maybe ten years ,,,,, in my mind.

(It was, now I am retired)

Why?

A patient adapts to a partial denture BETTER than a full denture. Its
a transition. I know in 5-8 years the teeth are all going to go. But
the transition makes life bearable and is worth the small investment.

Including BEARABLE for me. I hate patients saying, "these dentures
Doc. I can't wear 'em."

HAPPENS!

Joel

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Joel M. Eichen - 16 Mar 2005 23:49 GMT

>I have experienced extensive tooth decay over the last 18 months,
>despite regular brushing etc; resulting in 15 (yes, 15) cavities for
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>have contributed to these dental caries? Can anyone point me in the
>direction of any research?

I had to look up the Macarena coil and it was not what I thought.

Nah, no effect, unless you are getting more of the munchies!

(and not brushing).

Mirena coil query
by Dr Sarah Brewer

Macarena Coil here:

I have had the Mirena coil fitted for about six months and since then,
I have experienced steady weight gain. Is this one of the side
effects? I have had discharge from my nipples which my GP suggests is
caused by the coil.

The dose of progestogen hormone contained within this intra-uterine
system is small and very little is absorbed into the circulation.
Studies suggest the incidence of weight gain with Mirena is the same
as for copper coils, so it is unlikely to be a hormonal side effect.
However, a milky discharge from the nipples (galactorrhoea) can also
be related to Mirena, although this is rare and affects less than one
in 10,000 women.

Other causes must be eliminated, including raised levels of prolactin
hormone (due to a pituitary condition) and an under-active thyroid
gland. Your doctor should be happy to check for these possible causes
with a blood test.

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DrSteve - 17 Mar 2005 01:22 GMT

Most likely related to diet (soda pop), brushing, flossing, nutrition,
general overall health and genetics.

>I have experienced extensive tooth decay over the last 18 months,
> despite regular brushing etc; resulting in 15 (yes, 15) cavities for
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> have contributed to these dental caries? Can anyone point me in the
> direction of any research?

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letsconnect - 17 Mar 2005 14:39 GMT

Other possibility - dry mouth.

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