Having RA does not necessarily make one more prone to having gum disease. However, many of the medications that are used to treat RA suppress the immune system which in turn can make gum disease more likely if the patient does not take very good care of his/her teeth and gums.
Having RA does not necessarily make one more prone to having gum
disease. However, many of the medications that are used to
treat RA suppress the immune system which in turn can make gum
disease more likely if the patient does not take very...
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Dr. Randall Stastny answered:Having RA does not necessarily make one more prone to having gum disease. However, many of the medications that are used to treat RA suppress the immune system which in turn can make gum disease more likely if the patient does not take very good care of his/her teeth and gums.Helpful? 2 people found this helpfulHaving RA does not necessarily make one more prone to having gum disease. However, many of the medications that are used to treat RA suppress the immune system which in turn can make gum disease more likely if the patient does not take very... More