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You may want to find out if the jaw bone has died, which supports the teeth....

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

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Posted: Feb 19, 2022

I can't wait to get teeth so I can eat real food, I have a huge...

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

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Posted: Mar 17, 2024

What insurance do you have? Do you have any dental insurance? In my experience ( although...

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Discussion: Teeth removal for HPV cancer: how to get insurance for replacement?

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Posted: May 7, 2023

I'm 16 months after 30 radiation and 3 chemo sessions for tonsil cancer. My taste is...

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Discussion: Head and neck cancer: Saliva production still low after treatment

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Posted: Aug 23, 2025

nmsstauffer, My sister had tongue cancer 22 years ago. She had surgery at Mayo Scottsdale and...

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

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Posted: Feb 11, 2021

My husband had oral cancer in his cheek. After surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, he can not...

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

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023

The only advice I was given was to take care of my teeth if I want...

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

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Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Hello @hilsy I had an elderly relative pass away late last year at age 93. She...

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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

when I went through throat radiation 7 years ago my dentist made me some trays for...

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

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Posted: Feb 17, 2022

The problem I have with Xylitol as well as sprays is they make my mouth more...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

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Posted: Apr 28, 2023

It was ruff, no lie. Been home since February 8th. Slowly recovering. Fly back April 29th,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034753/

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

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I am a year out of treatment for lymph node metastasis from tongue cancer. Have had...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

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Posted: Feb 21, 2020

Hi Elaine. I have had dental problems after radiotherapy. The two bottom front teeth are hanging...

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

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Posted: Apr 23, 2018

I had radiation and cisplatin chemo back in 2017 for a stage 4 throat cancer. I...

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

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Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Hi @darapoza Thanks for joining in. Dental issues after radiation are often caused by a combination...

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

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Posted: Mar 12, 2025

I'm over 3 months out and I understand what you're saying. My teeth are sore and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453533/

Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

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Posted: Dec 5, 2025

Hi William, Thank you so much for taking the time to share the information with me....

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

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Posted: Mar 13, 2025

@bmora I had a similar cancer. Prior to treatment , I had 4 teeth pulled and...

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Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

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Posted: Nov 16, 2025

My oral surgeon has recommended that I try and keep the few teeth left in my...

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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

I had squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my tongue just below my epiglottis. It...

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Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

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Posted: Apr 9, 2024