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We get reports of people with dental problems from dry mouth here after starting XPAP. Whether more have dental problems after starting XPAP or fewer have dental problems after starting XPAP I don't know.

YMMV but good dental hygiene like good sleep hygiene is a must.

Keep in mine that certain blood pressure meds dry out your mouth enough for you to get cavities.
I did not know this until my dentist noticed that I was getting cavities under the gum line.
He asked me if I was using any blood pressure meds. I told him I was using Diovan.
He said the Diovan dries up your mouth. He told me to rinse my mouth out more often and to spread my salvia around my teeth and gums more often.
I told him that I never felt like I had a dry mouth and he said that your mouth did not have to get super dry just not be moist enough for long durations to cause cavities.

I use a Full Face mask and also experience periods of extreme dry mouth.

While I have not had any cavities as a result, I did mention it to my dentist as a concern.

She said the best defense was to strengthen the enamel as much as possible using Fluoride.

She prescribed a high fluoride toothpaste and recommended brushing immediately before bed, and NOT rinsing at the end, just spit out the excess.

There could be many causes that may lead to tooth decay, so to make sure that your mouth is in good health, consult the dentists of dentistry roseville. They offer wide range of services, varying from dental hygiene issues, diagnostics and maintenance.

samwalker wrote:There could be many causes that may lead to tooth decay, so to make sure that your mouth is in good health, consult the dentists of dentistry roseville. They offer wide range of services, varying from dental hygiene issues, diagnostics and maintenance.

Right..and here are the top 5 causes of tooth decay..

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Simply refers to good hygiene, which points to brushing the teeth regularly and flossing. It is recommended to do these twice a day, in the morning and before bedtime. Although, it would be best to brush after every meal or whenever you eat sweets - but that is not very practical.

Tooth decay occurs when the bacteria in the mouth produce the lactic acids that cause damage on the enamel part of the teeth. This acid drills through thus, causing the holes or cavities in the teeth.

Brushing the teeth regularly will help control the plaque that builds up around the teeth. This plaque can be considered as the breeding ground for bacteria, and a storage facility for more concentrated acids that can stay for hours. Lesser plaque means fewer bacteria that produce the acids, so lesser chances of tooth decay.

These dental activities can help maintain the cleanliness of the mouth and control the growth of bacteria on the surface, between the teeth, and on the gums. However, it is also best to visit the dentist regularly so he can scrape off the plaques that cannot be removed by simple brushing.

Poor diet that is full of starch and sugar

The bacteria inside the mouth have a fanfare and feast whenever the host eats or drinks sweets. As the host feeds, so do the bacteria in his mouth. After around 20 minutes, the bacteria will transform the sugar into waste in the form of lactic acid. Starch is of similar appeal to them since starch, when broken down inside the mouth becomes sugar too.

Deficiency of fluoride for added protection

Fluoride is a substance that really helps fight and prevent tooth decay. It strengthens the enamel on the teeth and makes them stronger against the acids. The water we drink should have fluoride, as wells as the toothpaste we use. There are other ways to obtain fluoride so ask your dentist about them.

Cigarette smoking is dangerous to health, dangerous to teeth

Everyone is well aware of the danger in smoking cigarettes. Aside from the really big health issues that surround smoking, this careless habit can also cause tooth decay. The smokeless or spit tobacco is more potent. If you also are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke then you are prone to cavities.

Drinking alcohol could also cause dental caries

Dental caries is another name for cavities, which is the result tooth decay. Drinking alcoholic beverage, like smoking, are two habits people should start to take out of their systems are they are both really not good for the body.






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Tooth decay is not a sudden event. This happens because of acting as a constant cause of bad oral habits. Poor oral hygiene leads to the formation of plaque, which is responsible for initiating the formation of cavities. The organisms that cause tooth decay is Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. These bacteria release acids, which initiates the decay of teeth. The most common cause of tooth decay is poor oral hygiene. To know detailed information about tooth decay just visit Philips sonicare rebate. Thanks for the information in the thread.


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Dry mouth with CPAP here too.

Maybe a good fluoride rinse just before bed and first thing in the morning would be a good idea.

archangle wrote:Dry mouth with CPAP here too.

Maybe a good fluoride rinse just before bed and first thing in the morning would be a good idea.

Your very nice response was to a spammer bringing old thread back to life.

I am going to zap the spam. Obvious links to a website promoting sonicare.

Dental caries is a bacterial disease. Anything that allows the bacteria to flourish or lowers the host resistance will exacerbate the incidence of caries. It is very highly unlikely that OSA would lower host resistance enough to induce cariogenic activity. This leaves the likelihood that the environment is somehow favoring bacterial colonization. This could be dry mouth, acid reflux, poor hygiene, or a host of other possibilities.

Make sure you are brushing your teeth with a soft brush, preferably electric, engaging the bristles 45 degrees toward the gumline, getting below the gumline. Keep your mouth hydrated. Use a fluoride rinse.

Again, OSA is NOT etiology for dental caries. It's treatment may set up an environment for dental caries. The solution is to improve the oral environment.

Stephen

Pugsy wrote:

archangle wrote:Dry mouth with CPAP here too.

Maybe a good fluoride rinse just before bed and first thing in the morning would be a good idea.

Your very nice response was to a spammer bringing old thread back to life.

I am going to zap the spam. Obvious links to a website promoting sonicare.

Pugsy,

Let me first say I have long considered you to be one of the most valuable members of cpaptalk. Your answers are well thought out and well composed. You are quick to get newbies to understand that data is available to help manage their therapy. When a newbie asks a specific question, you don't make the mistake of taking it at face value. You try to find out what is "behind" the question and you look at the bigger picture. You do a lot of great work hear. Thank you for this!

Now my apologies for posting something that contradicts you.

Rashida25 wrote:Tooth decay is not a sudden event. This happens because of acting as a constant cause of bad oral habits. Poor oral hygiene leads to the formation of plaque, which is responsible for initiating the formation of cavities. The organisms that cause tooth decay is Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. These bacteria release acids, which initiates the decay of teeth. The most common cause of tooth decay is poor oral hygiene. To know detailed information about tooth decay just visit Philips sonicare rebate. Thanks for the information in the thread.


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I am reposting Rashida25's post. I know he is a spammer but I think his post is important.

One of my daughters was diagnosed this week with some minor receding gum and will have surgery to correct it.

The doctor (some type of oral surgeon I believe) recommended she immediately start using Sonicare, http://www.usa.philips.com/c/about_sonicare/140698/cat/ .

My wife discussed this with friends who use Sonicare and they are all enthusiastic about the product. My wife found the $10 coupon on her own and picked up a machine for my daughter last night ($40 - $10 = $30 + tax). My wife says the links in Rashida25's post do not lead to a rebate as claimed.

We are going to see how the Sonicare works for my daughter this summer and will likely buy another one for ourselves.

So despite being a spammer, I think there is value in the post. You know we have many people who report dental problems here.

Maybe SRSDDS can give us some comments on Sonicare versus other devices and the traditional toothbrushes.

So Well wrote:Now my apologies for posting something that contradicts you.

No problem.
I did take the time to think a bit before I zapped it. I even considered doing as you have done to keep it for viewing since it does bear some merit. Information given is sound. If the information and even links had been posted by an established forum member such as yourself I wouldn't have had a problem at all.

This one is what I call sneaky spam. Sort of gray area. It is still spam though and I think violates forum guidelines.
Spam posts from other cpap & medical suppliers often state sound reasoning also. They get removed also and not just by me.

But no problem on my end with your having a different take on this. You aren't the first to disagree with me and I am certain won't be the last. I fully respect each individual's right to differ and your point has merit.

So Well, can you at least edit your post to remove the suspected SPAM website from your post? There's no reason to help a spammer make money. To say nothing of the risk of there being some sort of malware on any spammer site.

I love the Sonicare toothbrush. I'm not sure why any other toothbrush makers are even in business anymore.

By the way, skip the rechargeable sonicare toothbrushes. Buy the ones that run off aa batteries. They're MUCH cheaper, and run for a LONG time on a single set of batteries. Keep the extra cash for rechargeable batteries, buy a new set of batteries once or twice a year and you'll still come out ahead. You also don't have to take up an electrical outlet in the bathroom and run an electrical cord near the sink.

It is a bit hard to find the non-rechargeable versions, but worth looking for. I think Walmart has them.

I very highly recommend the Sonicare as one of the very best oral hygiene instruments available. There is no comparison between the effectiveness of a good electric brush (Sonicare, Oral B) and that of a manual brush. Be aware, however, that the proper usage of the Sonicare is vital. Be certain to let the brush do the work, don't apply pressure or a scrubbing motion, use plenty of water. Also, although they are somewhat expensive, change the brush head when the bristles just start to fray--should be about 8-12 weeks of daily use.

Also, a small correction to Rashida's previous post. Although caries is a bacterial disease, the cavity is not created by acid secreted by the bacteria. The bacteria operate in an acid environment. Acid will dissociate the calcium ion from the enamel crystal (calcium hydroxyapetite). The "injured" enamel is then susceptible to decay, which is caused by the bacteria. The whole point of good oral hygiene is to keep the oral environment at a neutral pH, and also remove bacteria. Sugar, and other simple carbohydrates cause a rapid drop in pH in the mouth, so it's a good idea to rinse with plain water after you eat candy, raisins, or any simple carb. Interestingly, even diet soda causes a drop in oral pH because of the carbonation.

Happy oral hygiene!

Stephen