Posted by galkeepinon on October 5, 2003, at 21:19:21
In reply to Can Klonopin help cause fillings?, posted by Jackster on October 5, 2003, at 19:59:27
Hi Jackie, last time I went to the dentist, I needed 8 fillings! I so hear you. You sound like me, I didn't have my first filling until I was 28. I smoke though too:( and I think that contributes to cavities, because I never got them before I smoked.
BUT, I think that some of these meds, because they do cause dry mouth, can cause the decay. I hear all the time, suck on lozenges, drink water, etc.. but it's frustrating, I know, to get fillings done~the rush from the novacaine at first may be good lol but I'd rather be sitting on the beach in Hawaii! I also take Klonopin and have for about 4 years now, I'm wondering if that could be causing the cavities too.
**In addition to what you're doing, which is better than me, I only brush and floss maybe once or twice a day~depending..., is to just see your dentist, and get the prtofessional cleaning on a regular basis. This is just my opinion.
Hope this helped, I know how you feel.
Kristen
> I went to my dentist for the first time in three years (have been short of money) - and to my surprise I needed 7 fillings! (This was confirmed by a 2nd dentist). I had been on a tricyclic (which are known to give you a dry mouth and exacerbate holes) for a few months during the 3 years - but even my dentist seems to think this wouldn't be enough to cause that much damage. (I used to have perfect teeth - didn't get a filling til I was 22).
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> I am now on Paxil 60mg and klonopin 1.5mg per day - and I'm wondering if the klonopin could be doing the damage on my teeth. If it could be - an hints on how to avoid further damage? (I brush and floss 3x a day now!)
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> Thanks
> Jackie
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