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Article Jaw problems RA and the jaw RA can affect the size of the jaw, and patients can experience problems with the jaw joint (known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ) which are similar to other joint difficulties with RA. It is estimated that in more than 17% of patients with RA or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the […]
Article Dry Mouth What is dry mouth? Dry mouth or ‘xerostomia’ is a condition which affects the flow of saliva and is something that some patients with RA experience. Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly. Saliva is important as it: Keeps your mouth comfortably moist. Helps you to speak. Helps you to swallow. Helps to […]
Article RA medication and the mouth RA is treated by suppressing the immune system, which has gone into overdrive. The main treatments used are disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs); either conventional (e.g. methotrexate), biological or targeted synthetic (e.g. JAK inhibitors). Corticosteroids (such as prednisone, prednisolone or depo-medrone) are also used, and many RA patients also take anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers to manage the […]
Article Effects of smoking on gums Smoking and RA Smoking is a major risk factor for RA, and heavy smoking more than doubles the risk. If you have RA and you are a smoker, the following information, taken from ‘Action on Smoking & Health (Scotland)’ is important to be aware of: Smoking can cause the body to produce antibodies which are […]
Article Cleaning advice and tips Cleaning Advice Brush twice daily (in the morning and before going to bed) for 2 minutes with a ‘total care’ toothpaste. (‘Total care’ toothpaste contains fluoride, anti-bacterial agents and ingredients to fight plaque and prevent gum disease.) Remember to use an SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate)-free toothpaste if you suffer from dry mouth (see section on dry […]
Article Visiting the dentist Dental care professionals are regulated by the General Dental Council. To find an NHS dentist, please visit www.nhs.uk or call NHS 111. Click here for information on dental charges. Visiting the dentist need not be a dreaded experience. Your dentist and dental care team (i.e. dental therapists, hygienists, nurses, etc.) are here to help you. Here are some […]
Article Further reading/useful links The following are useful links about oral health, some of which have been used within this section of the website: Oral Health Foundation links: Homepage Gum disease Jaw problems Dry Mouth Caring for teeth Decay Erosion Diet Sugar-free gum Cold sores Fluoride Other useful sites: The British Sjögren’s Syndrome Association NHS Choices information on bad […]
Article Hand Surgery in rheumatoid arthritis: An Overview Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease with widespread effects. Whilst it is natural to think of surgery to joints as being the most significant surgical intervention, it is, in fact, soft tissue problems which cause the surgeon most concern – these include nerve compression syndrome due to inflammation and soft tissue swelling, tendon ruptures and skin […]
Article Surgery of the Foot & Ankle Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease which affects 1-2% of the population. Approximately 15% of patients who have the disease will have pain and/or swelling affecting the feet as their first symptom. It is, contrary to popular belief, more common for the disease to first manifest itself in the form of foot problems than hand problems. […]