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Dental care post Zometa infusions

Posted by mdr3 @mdr3, Apr 22 3:56pm

Hi everyone. About three years ago (while still on Zometa) my lower middle teeth began to break off. They suspect it was from the dose dense chemo I had in 2019. At the time they began to break, I was still in active Zometa treatment (for 3 years, every 6 mo. doses) and I could understand the dentists' reluctance to do any work. I had my last treatment in 2022 and still cannot find someone who will remove the remaining parts of the teeth so I can begin restorative care in some fashion. I have been to Tufts Dental School (wanted no part of it). Any suggestions or similar experiences welcomed!

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sedonadreaming | @sedonadreaming | Apr 23 2:09pm

This post is of interest to me, though I am no help. My teeth suck and I am facing possible medications such as Zometa in my future. This terrifies me because menopause (30 years worth) has destroyed my jaw bone already.

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cassie718 | @cassie718 | Apr 25 7:17pm

I'm on zometa as well noticed that my teeth are breaking off I wanted them shaved evenly but they wanted to pull the my teeth

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Apr 27 10:54am
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This post is of interest to me, though I am no help. My teeth suck and I am facing possible medications such as Zometa in my future. This terrifies me because menopause (30 years worth) has destroyed my jaw bone already.

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This post interests me as well, as I have been on these drugs off and on again. Like @mdr3 I have taken bisphosphonates, and been refused dental care with good reason.
If I could go back to before I started them I would make sure all my dental work was current and I kept it current before I started the bisphosphonates.
My oral surgeon had me discontinue them for a year before he would perform an extraction on a broken and painful tooth, even then I had to sign a waiver.
After this my oncologist never resumed the zometa so I walk, walk, walk to help my bones.
I tried to find out if there was a waiting period that would be safe but I could not find an answer.
My free advice would be to get your dental work ahead of starting.

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mossa | @mossa | Apr 28 8:01am

My oncologist will not start Zometa until written dental clearance. I had a dental deep cleaning scheduled and full mouth panorama done. My dentist gave me the go ahead after it was determined no cavities or problems found. I just hope it stays that way for next 3 years!

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