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How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Mar 31 3:07pm | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
when I went through throat radiation 7 years ago my dentist made me some trays for my teeth. I put a fluoride gel on them and keep them in my mouth for an hour. I do that every 3-4 days and will continue forever. so far so good... Good luck!
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Prior to radiation and chemo my oncologist insisted that my lower molars and wisdom teeth be extracted because he said we don’t want failure in a few years.
My dentist prescribed me a fluoride toothpaste which I use multiple times per day.
I also get fluoride treatments every 6 months during regular dental visits.
I’m closing on 7 years and so far so good!
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Fluoride Mouthwash , a prescription strength every morning and every night after brushing. When I was in the ENT waiting room post op, the people who had head and neck surgeries told me I would lose my teeth! I was only 34! My radiation oncologist told me about the fluoride mouthwash. It's been 25 years and I don't miss it. My teeth are great so far.
Not missing dental cleanings is the other part of this story. My challenge is with dry mouth from the parotidectomy, radiation and autoimmune illness combined. I live with Sjogrens Syndrome. I find in time, once I have information, I learn to cope with all that chronic illness brings. Anything from my cancer treatment, only causes me to be grateful I'm alive and dealing with these things.
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Dear @sammy15, Wow! That sounds great! Thanks!