Oral hygiene takes a special role in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Jaw pain and oral hygiene in rheumatism - German Rheumatism League offers expert advice on the Internet

Lockjaw on the dentist's chair, that's not for everyone rheumatics a rare nightmare. Nevertheless, the regular dental visits for rheumatoid people is important. Studies show: Sores, growths, or pain in the mouth or jaw may be linked and influence each other with inflammatory rheumatic processes in the body. But is pulling out teeth, good oral hygiene more important. Rheumatism should use electric toothbrushes with soft head, especially if the gums or the gum is inflamed, recommends Dental expert Prof. Brita Willershausen. In extreme dry mouth, as a result of inflammation or drug ingestion, bacteria can proliferate and form plaque. Against the dry mouth helps sucking sugarless candies or cherry pits, which stimulates the mucus glands.

Simple tips like these, but also the latest findings about the increase in dental disease in rheumatoid arthritis bed, it is currently going in the June issue of the journal mobile members of the German Rheumatism League and on the web:

www.rheuma-liga.de/zaehne

Source: German Rheumatism League, 06/28/2010