Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments

Posted by mdr3 @mdr3, Mar 13, 2022

I have one more Zometa infusion in June (completing 3 recommended years). I have some serious tooth issues. One lower tooth broke at the root and upon x-ray discovered that the entire bottom row has an issue in each tooth. Had no problems until I had Covid in Feb. Now the broken area and the tooth next to it are unbearable. Oncologist said not to have tooth treatment for 6 mos. because of Zometa. Anyone else have experience with dental work while on bisphosphonates? My usual oral surgeon won't touch me; didn't care if I had had one dose or 10 of Zometa.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 13, 2022

I'm tagging fellow members @ellerbracke @trixie1313 @oilermama @schmeeckle64 @mhsosa who have experience with Zometa, some who took precautions with dental work or experienced issues with their teeth.

@mdr3, what does this mean for you? Will you stop Zometa infusions in order to have dental work done or wait 6 months after your last infusion in June? What do your oncologist and oral surgeon suggest? Are they coordinating together?