| I recently had a c-section/partial hysterectomy that went bad!
After 14 pints of blood, tons of meds, antibiotics, and pain killers, my teeth are
extremely sensitive. My dentist had recommended brushing with Fluoride. They are
still sensitive,.I am now on a multi vitamin with iron. I was on Flagil, Diflucan,
Vicodin. Is their any relief for me anywhere. I can't even bite into a sandwich. Thanks!
What is the cause of this? Thank you for seeking our advice regarding your oral
health. Your recent health history certainly does suggest that your teeth sensitivity may
be related to either your medications or your recent surgeries. There are several possible
causes of the sensitivity you feel and I will touch on a few of them here. With the loss
of blood and recovery you faced, it is possible that you have been in a state of
compromised immunity for some time. This may influence the inner pulp of your teeth by
creating generalized inflammation. When the pulps of teeth become inflamed, the increased
pressure may result in increased sensitivity! It is also possible that the sensitivity is
due to the gums around your teeth. This is also a very common inflammation problem (due to
plaque and calculus on your teeth), and is even more likely during hormonal fluctuations
of pregnancy. The medications you are taking may also affect the oral flora of your mouth,
and thereby create generalized inflammation of your gums. One other possibility is that
you developed Pregnancy Gingivitis. This is a very common occurrence which makes your gums
'puffy' at times during pregnancy. Later, when the gums improve, you may find that newly
exposed roots of your teeth are now sensitive due to recession. Though I do not have one
solid answer for you, you may consider trying to have your dentist place desensitizing
agents on your teeth. These act as invisible coatings to insulate them. A thorough
cleaning may also diminish sensitivity if it is due to swollen gums. If the pulps of your
teeth are inflamed, anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen are often helpful until the
inflammation settles down. Also, vitamin C is helpful in improving the health of your
gums, so check to make sure that your multi-vitamin provides this. If you have not done
so, I highly recommend a comprehensive exam and x-rays from your dentist, especially to
rule out the more obvious causes such as cavities. I wish you the best of luck. Please let
us know how things work out! |
