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I asked my dentist about this and that's is exactly what he said. Keep your mouth moist and make sure you Methadone is diluted with water. Some programs are giving your take homes as straight Methadone. This is because a machine is filling them. Making all those bottles was giving the nurses problems with their hands. If you drink it without diluting it. It can harm your teeth.
I've been on program for 17 years and I still have most of my teeth.
@A MyOpioidRecoveryTeam Member great question and really glad the AI gave you some useful context. Long term opioid use and dental health is something others here may have experienced too. You might want to connect with @A MyOpioidRecoveryTeam Member and @A MyOpioidRecoveryTeam Member who have both been navigating long term medication use and the physical changes that come with it. Did the AI answer cover what you were wondering about?
@A MyOpioidRecoveryTeam Member thank you for sharing! Firsthand experience from 17 years on the program plus what your dentist confirmed is so much more useful than a generic answer. Your insights are always great Mary! 🙂
@A MyOpioidRecoveryTeam Member thank you for the feedback! From what I’ve found, opioids can reduce the amount of saliva the mouth produces, which over time can contribute to tooth decay, gum issues, and mouth sores. Less saliva means less natural protection for your teeth. Here’s a resource that goes into more detail that you might find helpful: https://reachforthefacts.com.au/side-effects/. Has this been something you’ve personally noticed?
Not really, AI dont give all the answers we need...
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