Excellent, @mimiparris! I actually meant to ask about a referral to a prosthodontist in my reply to you…my fingers got ahead of my brain again. LOL By the way, I’m a retired CDA (certified dental assistant) with 30+ years of experience. So I always have a side-eye out for popping into conversations if I think I can add some clarity.

Anyway, the prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the treatment of issues relating to the face, oral cavity, and teeth to help restore the function and appearance of the mouth and face. So this is the perfect next step for you. This won’t be their first rodeo in treating a post oral cancer patient so they’ll find a solution that works best for you.
I’ll be interested to hear about their recommendations for you. Will you let me know?

Keep me posted. I was also supposed to get a permanent bridge, but my gums have receded so much from my previous periodic disease and the radiation treatments that I don’t think the tooth is viable anymore. I’d like to know which other options are out there.