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

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Discussion: Dental issues after radiation for tonsil cancer?

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Posted: Sep 8, 2024

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

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Mar 31 5:09am

@taylorma, you may be interested in the comments in this related discussion: - PENTO: Anyone have...

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Discussion: Late Effects Neck Fibrosis: Anyone tried the PENTO protocol?

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Posted: Jul 11 8:56pm

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

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Nov 24, 2024

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

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

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Posted: Feb 26, 2022

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

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

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

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

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Posted: Aug 22, 2025

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

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Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

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Posted: Mar 18 8:32am

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

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

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Posted: Feb 12, 2024

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

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

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Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Thank you so much for your response about trismis. I would be thrilled to get to...

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

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Posted: Aug 22 8:46pm

@guytri Hello and welcome to Head and Neck group. It seems oncologists not well versed in...

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Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

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Posted: Nov 30, 2025

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

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

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Posted: Mar 8 2:33pm

Thanks did you have full lower denture that attached to those 2 lower teeth? My dentist...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Jun 10 11:45am

@scooter4 did you have lower dentures supported by 2 remaining lower teeth? Thanks

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Jun 9 1:59pm

Be patient. I went through this 24 years ago. You can exercise by buying some tongue...

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Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Hi, Had brachytherapy to mandible after removal of front teeth. At age 87 did have implant...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Nov 9, 2024

I got no warning of what or how much the radiation would affect my bone/teeth. Reminder...

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Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

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Posted: Nov 28, 2025

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

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Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

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Posted: Mar 29 3:42pm

Had 30 sessions of radiation for cancer on vocal cords have 6 bottom teeth left that...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Feb 21, 2025