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Has anybody ever felt with resorbsion? It's a chunk taken out of your tooth, internal or external that your body is attacking itself.

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Fort Collins, CO

I had 3 lower front teeth have to have root canal by an endodontist and needed a periodontist to push the gums down and apply a coating hoping I could prevent reoccurrence. They stitched the gums back on both sides. I couldn't chew for two weeks. None of my doctors knew much. My dentists said it happens to people with autoimmune issues. The new dentist who works with the period and endo doctors said I need 4 cleanings a year, and I still could get reoccurrence. Root canal and gum surgery are… read more

August 3
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What a stressful and painful experience — dealing with tooth resorption on top of managing myasthenia gravis is genuinely a lot to carry.

You're right that there's a real connection here. MG is an autoimmune condition, meaning the immune system is already in an overactive state. This systemic inflammation can affect many Show Full Answer

What a stressful and painful experience — dealing with tooth resorption on top of managing myasthenia gravis is genuinely a lot to carry.

You're right that there's a real connection here. MG is an autoimmune condition, meaning the immune system is already in an overactive state. This systemic inflammation can affect many parts of the body, including oral health. Tooth resorption, where the body essentially breaks down tooth structure, can be linked to inflammatory and autoimmune processes.

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is an immunosuppressant commonly used for MG. While it helps calm the immune system, it can also make you more vulnerable to infections, including those in the gums and mouth, which could complicate oral health over time. Some practical steps worth discussing with your care team include:

- Ask your MG neurologist if your current inflammation levels are well-controlled, as better systemic inflammation management may help slow progression
- Keep all 4 dental cleanings per year as recommended — prevention is far cheaper than treatment
- Ask your dentist about prescription-strength fluoride or antimicrobial rinses to protect teeth between visits
- Document everything — track symptoms, flare-ups, and any new tooth sensitivity early

Managing inflammation through lifestyle factors like rest, stress reduction, and a balanced diet may also support your overall treatment success, even if it won't eliminate the risk entirely.

You're clearly being proactive and advocating hard for yourself — that matters enormously with a condition like MG. 💪

August 3

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