Nerve pain medications
Gabapentin and your teeth
Generic name: Gabapentin · Class: Gabapentinoid anticonvulsant
Gabapentin is used for nerve pain, post-shingles neuralgia, seizures, and off-label for anxiety and sleep.
Gabapentin commonly causes dry mouth and is also reported to alter taste in some patients. The dry mouth is usually dose-related and resolves if the dose is reduced. Gabapentin can also cause swollen gums in a small subset of patients, similar to the calcium channel blocker pattern.
Gabapentin and dental care
Common questions patients have about Gabapentin.
Talk to us about your medications
Bring your medication list to your next visit.
We review every patient’s medications at every visit and adjust treatment planning when it matters. If you are starting a new medication or have a procedure coming up, mention it and we’ll walk through what to expect.