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Hi folks, I have been taking imatinib for 7 week now (diagnosed september) and am responding well, I have however noticed my teeth are becoming increasingly discoloured, I am finding this quite distressing and wondered if anybody else has noticed this as a side effect and if there is anything I can do to counteract it stop it getting worse, I have even tried smokers toothpaste which just made my guns sore! Please help!

Happy Christmas to all  

Sue

Hi Sue.  My husband has been on Imatinib for about 2 1/2 months now and I noticed first his teeth, especially the molars, were looking brown.  We have not yet seen a dentist and it is on our list to ask our clinical specialist nurse next time we have clinic.  I will definitely try to remember to let you know what we have found out.  Have a great holiday.

Michelle