Comments on: Holy Grail https://livingwithscleroderma.com/holy-grail/ Reflections on the Messy Complexity of Chronicity Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/holy-grail/#comment-60202 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:53:39 +0000 http://www.livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=4809#comment-60202 In reply to Charlotte Diep.

Hi, Charlotte. My main issue with my teeth has been resorption of roots, which has caused me to have extractions and implants. Fortunately, my dentist is familiar with scleroderma and very careful working in my small mouth. I also have dry mouth from Sjogren’s syndrome, but I take medication to help with that. I’m so sorry to hear of your struggle. Maybe your rheumatologist can direct you to a dentist who is more familiar with these issues.

]]> By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/holy-grail/#comment-60201 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:50:57 +0000 http://www.livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=4809#comment-60201 In reply to Kathy Pulda.

Thanks, Kathy.

]]> By: Charlotte Diep https://livingwithscleroderma.com/holy-grail/#comment-60082 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:57:23 +0000 http://www.livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=4809#comment-60082 Hi, do you also have dental issues & what are your extra cares? I am having multiple cavities, cracked teeth, gum recessions & hard time finding a dentist who can work with scleroderma patients’ microstomia.

]]> By: Kathy Pulda https://livingwithscleroderma.com/holy-grail/#comment-60074 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:04:07 +0000 http://www.livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=4809#comment-60074 In reply to Kathy Pulda.

Sorry, meant need.

]]> By: Kathy Pulda https://livingwithscleroderma.com/holy-grail/#comment-60072 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:02:38 +0000 http://www.livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=4809#comment-60072 So much of getting what you want is being a good advocate. Without that nothing else matters. Luckily you are.

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