People with MS experience a wide variety of symptoms such as pain, weakness, poor coordination, numbness of the lip and chin area, swallowing difficulties and forms of facial paralysis which can make cleaning teeth difficult - regular dental visits are essential. Due to fatigue, MS patients may also require shorter and/or more frequent dental visits.
Common oral health problems experienced by people with Multiple Sclerosis:
Dry mouth - Some medications can make the mouth very dry. Moisturizing products available in a pharmacy or prescribed by your physician or dentist will help ease the dryness.
Inflamed gums (gingivitis) - Gingivitis is usually due to a reduced ability to clean at the gum line area.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Ferguson's office at: (602) 242-5445
