Keppra and teeth!!

[dbrim]

So... I have had pretty bad teeth, receding gums etc since I can remember... Probably when I started on epilim in about 1998. Since then I gave been on a few meds but keppra I am now on seems to have made the problem a whole lot worse!
Anyone else experienced gum or tooth problems relating to their AED's?????
HELP! I can't afford implants!

 

[Endless]

Yes!

I'm no longer on seizure meds, but one of my other meds, Diamox, dissolves teeth and bones because it puts the body into a state of acidosis. It also causes major dry mouth. Both those side effects cause cavities.

I told my dentist about this, and he prescribed special toothpaste that hardens the enamel. It's stronger than the over-the-counter stuff. I've heard gel-kam is good, too. It's not prescription, but it's hard to find. Some pharmacies have it behind the counter. My dentist also has me using Biotene gum/breath mints/gargle to help keep my mouth moist. The gel for overnight is horribly expensive, but it works for me. My doctor has me on calcium, magnesium, and vitamin d supplements. I brush my teeth in the morning, before bed, and after every meal (including coffee/tea/juice breaks). Despite this, my teeth are getting cavities at record rates.

Another issue is gum overgrowth. I don't know if that's a problem with epilim but it is for Dilantin (phenytoin).

 

[KatieCoy83]

Yes

Worst of all I was on a state dental plan and it didn't cover permanent fillings (!!!!). I fell during a seizure and hit my front teeth on something loosening them. They got pushed back a bit but they again didn't fix it because it was considered "cosmetic". . Im on my husbands now but they have limited coverage. The only thing they state did is take out my wisdom teeth. I just have to brush like heck, mouth wash and fluoride rinse.

Genetically I've got weak enamel so I'm double screwed. :banghead:

My 29 year old cousin just got those denture implants. 15-20 years from now that'll probably be me.