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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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carolmc | @carolmc | 20 hours ago
In reply to @carolmc "I have been on Zometa for 8 months. I had metastatic breast cancer and went went..." + (show)
@carolmc

I have been on Zometa for 8 months. I had metastatic breast cancer and went went through chemo and radiation ending in 2022. I changed my oncologist after some questionable issues with the other, like holding off Anastrazole for 6 months after surgery and some other questionable actions. The new oncologist found lesions on my sacrum, iliac and femur. It was tested and found to be the metastatic breast cancer. My oncologist added Verzenio to my treatment plan. My ctDNA immediately dropped and after having one dental issue done, started me on Zometa. I have been on that for 8 months now and am having issues with my teeth deteriorating, my fingernails being super fragile. For my age, 78, I'm still active. However, my concern is what is causing my teeth to start deteriorating? Does anyone have similar issues?

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Whoops, my age is 68.

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