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Yes I’ve been in chamber 2 times for teeth and 40 sessions after skull base free...

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Discussion: Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?

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Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Had all teeth removed due to deterioration. This had to be done before radiation treatments or...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Jul 24, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893507/

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

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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Teeth issues are the worst to deal with. Mayo should be able to help you with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851960/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264579/

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

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Posted: Mar 23, 2025

I had oral cancer with removal of lymph nodes and part of jaw bone! Any help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065129/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

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Posted: May 9, 2024

Hi @puddknocker , The teeth issue is primarily because of the radiation effects on the teeth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894559/

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hi Jeff, my radiation oncologist advised to have bad teeth removed before treatment (turns out the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369461/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Aug 12, 2025

@sart Hi, how do you eat some of those foods? Do you have all ur bottom...

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Discussion: Anyone experience muscle/joint fatigue years after H&N cancer?

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Posted: Feb 6 9:02pm

@captain22 my initial cancer was twenty years prior, a tumor on a tonsil pillar, which required...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484550/

Discussion: Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.

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Posted: Jan 17 9:03am

So the free flap surgery they removed the remaining teeth you had. I'm curious do I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965039/

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

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Posted: Nov 14, 2023

@lanig Sorry for all you're going through. It sounds like you have good medical providers in...

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

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Posted: Mar 10 12:41am

That pain sounds" dental"- Are you clamping your jaw or grinding your teeth while you sleep?...

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Discussion: Is a heating pad or cold compress ok to use for pain?

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Posted: Jul 8, 2023

Hello, I hear you on the worried about the teeth! I’m 7 years out of stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974680/

Discussion: Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023

What is HBO therapy? How many years passed before you began having trouble with your teeth?...

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Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

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Posted: Nov 29, 2025

Coachlowe, For the teeth grinding I would definitely get a mouth guard to wear when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239308/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

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Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Hello@anonymous99, This is something I have been wondering about, as I finished radiation for throat cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681657/

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

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Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Another question ❓ Did you get both upper and lower teeth? Did they do them when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946783/

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

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Posted: Oct 12, 2023

My dentist told me to use mouth trays with a fluoride gel every 3 days. It's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618628/

Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

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Posted: Jul 21, 2021

@hrhwilliam GOOD comment. I also am reading careful the responses. My surgeant who did the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536581/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: 7 hours ago