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Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 12 11:57pm | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
I'm almost 60 yrs old and had my first Zometa infusion this past October 2024 and due for my next one in April 2025 (every 6 months). Taking Letrozole for 2 yrs put me into Osteoporois (invasive lobular cancer - lumpectomy, radiation completed in January 2023). I now need about four crowns to protect old filling that have cracks - I was told having crowns is NOT a risk while on Zometa and my Prosthodontist is very cautious - I want to avoid treatment for a total crack in my tooth - now after reading many comments I am very nervous about having even a crown while on Zometa. Have you gals had a crown while on Zometa? I already had sensitive teeth -and suffer from TMJ as a grinder but have a very good mouthguard I wear nightly which has really helped. Any advice welcome...xooxox
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My two front teeth are crowns and I am taking the Zometa infusions. I have about 2 left and don't think I will continue. It has affected the bone in my jaw and my crowns are coming away from my gums. My bottom teeth (which used to be perfectly straight) are now completely crooked. My bite is off and my one back molar hits my tongue and makes is very sore in one spot. I've had enough! I used to have a pretty smile...............not so much anymore and I'm very self concious.
My two front teeth are crowns and I now look like a beaver! They are moving forward.........actually all my teeth are moving. My back molars feel like boulders and my tongue is sore from hitting them when I try to talk. My bottom front teeth are no longer straight. They go "in" and "out." I have 2 more Zometa infusions left...................I don't think I'll be taking those!!
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Hi Sue Ellen,
I had 3 crowns this past year, I also had 2 crowns the year before my breast cancer and the Zometa infusions. I still have 2 more Zometa infusions till I complete all 6. Infusions. So far I haven't had any problems with the crowns. I had so many silver fillings over the years in all of my molars and those are the teeth that have needed crowns. I am 72 so those fillings were there a long time. I am not a person who grinds my teeth tho so that is a different issue. After praying everyday to stay in remission and to stay well, I do tell myself that Zometa is helping me and it is not hurting me. I hope that is helping too.
Wishing the best for you with your dental issues and sending you love and wellness wishes. ❤️