Ankylosing spondylitiscan affect your teeth, gums, and many areas of your mouth.
This disease and the common drugs that treat it can change the health of your mouth.
At the same time, pain and stiffness can make it hard to brush and floss.
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The effect can make it challenging to maintain good oral health.
However, the link between ankylosing spondylitis and tooth loss is complex.
These conditions can destroy the soft tissue and cause degeneration of the jawbone that supports your teeth.
Secondaryosteoporosisand brittle bones can also occur with ankylosing spondylitis.
These conditions can result in poor bone quality, leading to tooth loss.
Preventing gingivitis and periodontitis is important to your oral health.
In its early stages, gingivitis can often be treated without major problems.
Without this firm anchor, your teeth can loosen and eventually fall out.
Oral Ulcers
Oral ulcersare painful sores that occur as breaks in the tissue lining of your mouth.
They can develop inside your cheeks, lips, tongue, or gums.
Oral ulcers can appear alone or in clusters.
Researchers concluded that people with ankylosing spondylitis have an increased risk of oral ulcers.
There are many causes of oral ulcers, including side effects of certain drugs used in spondylitis treatment.
It can also help slow disease progression.
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Temporomandibular(TMJ) dysfunctionoccurs when there is a problem with the temporomandibular joint.
This joint is on each side of your head, in front of your ears.
It joins your lower jaw to your skull and allows you to open and close your mouth.
TMJ dysfunction is commonly linked torheumatoid arthritis.
The reason for this link is unclear, though factors such as joint degeneration may contribute to the condition.
TMJ dysfunction occurred in up to 59% of people with ankylosing spondylitis.
Those who had TMJ dysfunction had degenerative forms of the disease.
The condition can causedry mouthand dry eyes.
Sjogren’s disease can be a primary disease or secondary to another autoimmune disease like ankylosing spondylitis.
It can also occur as a side effect of certain medications.
In a study group of 143 patients, 10% were diagnosed with Sjogren’s disease.
These drugs include secukinumab and ixekizumab.
This can make it difficult to sit in a dental chair.
The effect can interfere with your ability to get proper dental care to prevent or treat oral problems.
This can help them make the accommodations necessary to prevent a medical emergency during your treatment.
It can impact many areas of your mouth, such as your teeth, gums, and oral tissue.
It is not fully known how the disease is linked to oral health.
The effects of the disease or common drugs that treat it can cause changes in your mouth.
Joint stiffness makes the problem worse, which can affect how you move your hands.
The pain and stiffness common with this disease can make it difficult to brush and floss daily.
This can make it harder to follow the advice that supports a healthy mouth.
Good oral health is linked with overall health and well-being.
Finding ways to brush and floss regularly can help prevent the need for dental procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many factors increase your risk of gum disease.
There are no specific dietary guidelines related to ankylosing spondylitis.
However, following ananti-inflammatory dietmay contribute to the management of disease symptoms.
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