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Has anyone seen any effect on their teeth when they have been on remicade for a long time. My dentist seems to think this is my problem. Thank you. Please, someone answer as soon as possible.

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I always go on antibiotics before having dental work done because the immune system is compromised. I have been experiencing tooth pain ever since I started Remicade (two and one half months ago). I also feel that my teeth are getting weak. At least I know I'm not crazy!

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I have just had my second Remicade treatment last Friday and I am now experiencing very high teeth sensitivity to hot and cold and difficult in chewing. I have never had this and I am scared to see any one as all they are going to do is give me more drugs. Can any one help us who are having this problem?.

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Hi I jab had my second treatment and I am now expecting very high teeth sensitivity and having a hard time chewing any hard food like sandwiches ect.

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You know my hubby develop an infection on his either teeth or gum after remicade and today he will see the dentist and I will let you know if it's related.

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When I had dental work while on Humira, I went on antibiotics beforehand!

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I agree with you ... my throbbing is also on the side that has had root canals!

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I've wondered the same thing. There are a lot of stories about people on Remicade or Humira etc with excessive tooth decay but I don't think anyone has researched it that I can find.

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I have had two Remicade infusions. Two weeks after the first infusion my gums became swollen and my teeth were hurting. I was checked by the dentist - had x-rays - no infection. Two weeks after the second infusion my gums were swollen and my teeth were killing me. It has to be a side effect.

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Your story is almost like mine. I started Humira in June, had serious gum swelling. Dentist said I needed a deep cleaning. The right side of my mouth didn't heal properly. Now, I am going to lose to teeth. They are going to fall out. OMG! I have never had teeth or gum problems to this extend ever in my life. Doc says the recession of my gums looks like I haven't been to the dentist in years. He knows better!

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I believe it's true. Been on Humira for a few years and suddenly have 10 cavities! Not much data to be found though.

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Hi, I'm the same. My teeth are falling apart. I was on remicade for a long time, and now Humira off and on. Insurance is being a problem. I also never blog but I looked at my teeth to see how I can hide them if I talk, smile. But it's just bad. I'm falling apart on top of my RA PTSD. I'm a Vet with issues that are not being solved by meds! I just want to go hide. I'm so sad this is happening to all of us. Sigh.

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I am so sorprised. I am 60 years old using remicade for 6 years. My teeth aré perfect and so the spine density

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Report adverse events to the FDA: fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053087.htm

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I've been on Remicade for over 10 years and have lost 15 teeth during that time period. It may be because Remicade lowers your immune system thus teeth can become infected easily. And, like others that have posted, I'm now on Medicare so the options are limited. I take 900 units every five weeks.

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I so feel your pain I have been on & off remicade for about 7 years & my teeth are BEYOND terrible never had this problem until I got on this medication. They fall out, chip, break, & decay so easily. I need so much dental work done I can probably send my dentist to the Hamptons. Every time I have gone to the dentist & turned around and got an infusion of Remicade it was almost like defeating the purpose??

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Hi, YES. I have seen about 4 dentists (two of NYU's top as a family favor) as my teeth began to decay unreasonably quick. Three said that the Remicade is likely the cause of my unusual decay and the forth did the proverbial dance around it but was just insulating himself from it. I lost my front tooth. I'm not getting into details (in case there is a legal suit -- I'll have my words then) but lets just say that after several years of trying to mend my teeth to no avail, my goal to save for a home has officially taken a back burner to getting my whole mouth done with implants. This runs about $20,000 (and that's not NYU prices). I'm 31 now and after trying to be flexible with my dental issues (good practice I learned from Crohn's), I cannot see pursuing any kind of life while having to go to the dentist every two weeks. For what anyway? "Not even a remote chance that my teeth will survive with even minimum functionality by the time I'm 40." Okay, I'm venting and don't wan to be that guy :-) I don't' usually blog, ever actually, but I just had to share because my back's to the wall here. Love to discuss this topic with anyone who has been affected.

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I've been on remicade for six months now, and after my very first shot I experienced throbbing pain on both sides of my teeth, upper and lower. It goes all the way down my jaw and all the way up to my eye. It usually goes away in about two weeks after the shot. All of the pain seems to come from teeth that have had root canals. I had a tooth that had had a root canal, but was broken again a few years later and had to be pulled. It has recently started hurting as if it was still there. Phantom tooth pain is a new one for me.

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Yes, I have been on Remicade for ten years. I have lost three teeth and have to have many caps and work done often. My teeth get very sensitive and often pieces break off. The sensitivity comes and goes but the teeth are not in good shape at all and I have always taken good care of my teeth. I figure this is one of the side-effects but I can' t get along in life without the Remicade. I was so relieved to read this blog. I thought it might be just me. Wish that something could be done as I take extra calcium etc. but to no avail. I sure wish I had some dental insurance.

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I posted in Feb and it's now Dec. I have 3 more teeth that have broken off and two with chips. Thank God they are not in the front. I have one implant waiting for buildup. My mouth is beginning to hurt on the roof behind my teeth. I use strong Listirine to numb it. I an still on Humira.

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I have had two teeth break within a year. Been on Remicade 8 years. Thinking may have something to do with poor absorption of calcium and body going to teeth to get what it needs.

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