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Wowzer, removed good teeth? I would change doctors

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

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Posted: Jul 13, 2023

My heart goes out to you both. Loosing teeth is horrible at best. Prior to my...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

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Posted: Oct 31, 2023

@jaybb1 The xylimelts contain xylitol, not sugar. Xylitol is actually good for your teeth. It kills...

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Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

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Posted: Jul 10 10:39pm

hae recurrent Breast cancer amd sll !u teeth started breaking ogf st gum.snd so!r just falling...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

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Posted: May 3, 2023

Yes, the teeth make it so much easier because they can attach better that way. Hang...

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Discussion: Fitting for Obtuator: What is this like? What's the process?

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Posted: Jun 26 12:10pm

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

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

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Posted: Mar 8 6:48pm

Just lower teeth as I only had the lower jawbone or mandible replaced.

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

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Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Things have definitely changed in the 19 years since I underwent treatment. The only thing considered...

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Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

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Posted: Nov 22, 2025

@hilsy, I'm bringing @alpaca to this discussion. She talks about her journey with teeth post oral...

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Discussion: 90 year old mom to have teeth removed - 6 years post oral cancer

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Posted: Jun 28, 2020

Just a point that should be included on effects, teeth. Prior to my radiation I was...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

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Posted: Apr 29, 2023

I was originally not able to open enough to put the tip of my finger between...

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Discussion: Help for trismus? How did you manage this post radiation side effect?

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Posted: Aug 10 7:08am

My teeth were good but my oncologist had them extracted to avoid a costly future. MOJO

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I Really wish my team of doctors would have clearly explained the dental situation. They had...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Aug 12, 2025

@sandy8043 Thanks for the feedback. But is there not a concern that mints adhering to gum...

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Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

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Posted: Jul 10 9:03am

I do love my waterpik. It is great for water flossing between teeth and keeping gums...

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Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

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Posted: Feb 24, 2025

This sounds so familiar, I had a tumor attached to my tonsil and they removed the...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

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Posted: Sep 6, 2025

You are correct on the issue of teeth. Regardless of what can be done prior to...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

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Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Thank you. I have started to use fluoride toothpaste as well. My dentist had suggested that...

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

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Posted: Mar 23, 2025

Teresa, thanks for checking in with me. No new cancer treatment yet but I'm doing pretty...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

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Posted: Nov 18, 2017

My understanding is fluoride strengthens the teeth while at the same time can damage the bones...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023