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@lanig started at three years post radiation5 years now all teeth going bad no saliva dry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539229/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

i had 3 teeth pulled for photron therapy. I do not believe teeth pulling is different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529662/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 8:32am

Hi @roblem About 2 years. My teeth and gums were not in the best shape to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522572/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 2:33pm

@toleolu, caring for your dental health prior and during treatment is an important consideration. You may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538152/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

@pauley Thanks and good luck with the new teeth in July. Just in time for summer.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522751/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:48pm

Hi @pauley How long did it take after radiation treatments that your jaw fractured and also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522504/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 1:12pm

Has anyone had success having upper teeth pulled after !!!radiation and getting upper dentures having to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540384/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 20 hours ago

@slmoore0626, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Teeth removal for HPV cancer:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138313/

Discussion: Dental issues after radiation for tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

I’m 62 and completed 33 rounds of radiation on my right tonsil after finding tonsil cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536128/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

@gregfrost My teeth were pulled during my tongue cancer surgery and reconstruction prior to radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540607/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 14 hours ago

You guys may also appreciate reading this related discussion: - Teeth and Head & Neck Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684773/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2022

Good luck on next meeting. I had to wait a while until radiation effects moderated. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179415/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Hi, I had very sensitive teeth before treatment and are worse now. Is the waterpik sore...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376509/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

So you are saying you did not have your teeth removed, used fluoride and so far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894359/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hi @lanig . I had to get several teeth pulled before they would start radiation. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524823/

Discussion: Results of post radiation teeth extraction, implants and HBOT

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 5:29pm

Hi @pauley thank you for sharing your story. It really hit me hard. I too have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524952/

Discussion: Results of post radiation teeth extraction, implants and HBOT

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 10:34pm

@gregfrost I’m really sorry to hear this. How long has it been post radiation that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539178/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Good morning, @mimiparris. You’ve certainly had quite an experience already with your jaw cancer and subsequent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014206/

Discussion: Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

So you didn't have your upper teeth replaced, I have no teeth except a few on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036625/

Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

In 2003 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 tonsil cancer, a tumor in my right tonsil....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524453/

Discussion: Results of post radiation teeth extraction, implants and HBOT

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 8:20am