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J. R. Bruman wrote: > > jj Bates wrote: > > > > Hi to the list: > > > > My father, who was dx about 4 years ago, has lately been breaking his > > teeth. He is 79 and has been on sinemet for 3 years and mirpex for > > over 1 year. The idea of having 4 teeth break in the span of a month > > just seemed a little suspicious to me and I wonder if anyone else on > > these med's have experienced anything like this. Thanks ! > > > > JJB > > > > Pittsfield, Ma > > Somewhat rare among the many symptoms of PD, bruxism (grinding or > clenching teeth, especially when asleep) could account for broken > teeth. Happened to me. Cheers, I stand corrected! Judging from the number of listmember reports, bruxism isn't nearly as uncommon as I thought. Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013