How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Posted by vickie1320 @vickie1320, Feb 22 10:19am

Hi, my husband completed the usual 35 rounds radiation & 7 round chemo a year & half ago. How long will it take to see teeth issues? I want to jump on it immediately if/when it happens.
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Hey everyone I know I already commented my regiment for the mucus but I started something a couple days ago…
Olive Oil!…after reading some benefits of olive oil I’ve been drinking a tablespoon before I go to bed. Tonight will be the 4th night, I will keep you updated!
So far the mucus hacks up much easier and so far there is less of it…if any of decide to try it please share your results! I’m hoping it’s not just my imagination lol.
My Italian bloodline might be helpful for not minding the taste but give it a shot…1-2 tablespoon per day is also good to fight constipation and several other things.
MOJO

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@mojo244

Hey everyone I know I already commented my regiment for the mucus but I started something a couple days ago…
Olive Oil!…after reading some benefits of olive oil I’ve been drinking a tablespoon before I go to bed. Tonight will be the 4th night, I will keep you updated!
So far the mucus hacks up much easier and so far there is less of it…if any of decide to try it please share your results! I’m hoping it’s not just my imagination lol.
My Italian bloodline might be helpful for not minding the taste but give it a shot…1-2 tablespoon per day is also good to fight constipation and several other things.
MOJO

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Mojo,
I do the same every morning there is so many benefits with the extra olive oil and some brands are way more potent than others. It even helps with preventing cavities- I know a wellness doctor that takes his finger and actually does a light brush over his teeth before he takes his shot of it.
Here is a link to an article about the qualities of the best olive oils at https://gundrymd.com/best-olive-oil/ and here is a Youtube video also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mhYpKUlgk

I have been taken it for about a year now. Just be aware it also might limit the weight gain as I think that is the reason I am not gaining all my weight back as fast as I want, and I can basically eat anything and am an avid weightlifter.

Best

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Vickie 1320,

My first cancer was back in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and 3 infected lymph nodes. I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation which amounted to 70 Gy and 3 rounds of the platinum-based chemo Cisplatin and had no surgery.

A few ideas from my experience the dry mouth is the big culprit to the teeth issues mostly so make sure you go your dentist twice a year for teeth cleanings and get a fluoride treatment each time you go to. Also, have your dentist prescribe you a higher-grade fluoride toothpaste for brushing your teeth and use a mouthwash- I use Listerine Total Care non-alcohol (it's a grape-colored liquid). So far knock on wood, I haven't had any teeth issues.

Last thing from the amount of Photon radiation, it did end up destroying my Thyroid causing me to get hypothyroidism a year later too. Unfortunately, I have to take a small pill called Levothyroxine commonly known as Synthroid for the thyroid for the rest of my life. Definitely something to be aware of so if you will feel very fatigue get a Thyroid (TSH) test. Things do get better as I have been on this medication for 16yrs now and running.

Best,
Rob

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