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 | Mar 12 11:57pm

I had all my dental work done one year ago prior to starting Zometa. Today the dentist found 9 teeth needing crowns with numerous gum line cavities plus 5 teeth needing extracting. I have only been on the Zometa less than a year. I noticed my teeth getting brownish over the last few months. I think that after less than a year and this much tooth decay in this short of time leads me to think dentures might be a good choice. I have concerns the decay may continue and work now is only a temporary fix.