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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Kate, I'm not familiar with flexible bridges. Mine is a 10-tooth one and it definitely isn't flexible. From what I've read it is better to have dental work done before RT, but I don't know anyone that had a large bridge done right before starting RT.
Radiation is tough on the soft tissue in your mouth. In my case I had a lot of ulcers and/or blisters, swelling, and thrush. Everyone is different, but I don't know anyone that hasn't had issues during RT and for the first few months afterwards.
What are his doctors recommending? Delaying treatment may not be in your husbands best interest.
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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