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How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Sep 24 12:02pm | Replies (23)
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@sammy15

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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thomason | @thomason | Feb 17, 2022

Dear @sammy15, Wow! That sounds great! Thanks!

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Jody aka mojo244 | @mojo244 | Jul 12, 2023

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!

MOJO

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