Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

[harrie]

Re: teeth sensitivity
The most common reason why teeth are sensitive is because of root exposure above the gumline. Even with a small amt of gum recession and root exposure, sensitivity, can occur. The sensitivity will mainly be to either cold or maybe brushing.
Clenching can encourage this to happen. Many times people clench while stressed.
It is not unusual for people to have more recession as they age. with acidic types of food or drinks, erosion can occur and then can also contribute to cold sensitivity.
To minimize or eliminate the sensitivity, you can rinse with a fluorided mouthwash such as ACT which contains fluoride.
OR...you can use a sensitive toothpaste. (sorry Jackie, but I don't think salt water or baking soda will do much)
If you can pinpoint the spot of sensitivity, you can also dab a bit of the sensitive toothpaste on the spot and leave it on. Dont rinse it off. Put it on before going to bed maybe. It may not work after one treatment, but after doing it for a wk or so, it should help significantly.
HOpe this helps.
Maryanne