Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyMSTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Woodbury, NJ

Does anyone think problems in your mouth like gum diseases has anything to do with your ms?

September 2, 2023
 · 
Reactions
A MyMSTeam Member

No, I know several with gum disease and they don’t have MS. You actually need to have a better mouth, teeth, gum , tongue hygiene

September 2, 2023 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

The microbiome 🦠 in the mouth is in need of help when that’s where it all starts! Gut brain axis! Ic your not absorbing your nutrition you’re body loads up on inflammation Very important to be absorbing and we all know MS depletes vitamin D and other essential nutrients! My breakfast 😋

June 19, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I have read that autoimmune diseases can cause issues with your teeth and gums. I have also read that that an autoimmune disease can cause a domino effect in your body resulting in more autoimmune diseases. I personally have 5 (known) autoimmune diseases and bleeding gums.

September 2, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Thanks for the thoughtful insight

September 27, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Well I know for a fact that Sjogren's Syndrome does affect your mouth, gums, tongue, cheeks and teeth. It causes early tooth decay, bleeding gums, mouth ulcers....and a host of other issues

September 26, 2023

Related Questions

View All
A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chelmsford, MA

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hamburg, NY