My sister who has had RA for 10 years went to the dentist and they told her she needs to have her gums replace. The Gum has receded to a 6, and her gums need to be replaced. She is on methotrexate and humira. She goes to dentist every 6 months last visit everything perfect, now gums are gone. Seven years ago I had the same problem. Everything perfect then 6 months laters at a 4 receding. had expensive treatments to scrape teeth and gums came back. Has any one else had this issue and what… read more
I have never heard of this. I took methotrexate for about 2years. However i have been to the dentist recently and he did not mention any problem with my gums.
I had to have gum surgery on upper both sides about 5 years ago. Now the orthodontist says I need it done again on my upper right side. I try to take good care of my teeth. It didn't dawn on me that the methotrexate and placquenil could be the cause of it. Thanks. for sharing.
I have receding gums on my bottom front teeth but my dentist said its from brushing my gums & pushing too hard. I know mouth sores can be a side effect with some drugs but I haven't heard of receding gums being a side effect.