#26105 02-04-2004 03:15 AM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Do any of you have problems with your gums after radiation? I have all my teeth on the right side on the bottom but my gums seem like they are not as healthy as they were before radiation. They are even a different color then my top gums are. I have all my teeth on the top. It seems like the gums are redder and pulling away from the teeth. Anyone else had this happen? They also bleed some when I brush them.
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#26106 02-04-2004 10:12 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Hi Minnie,
I had a little gum loss as a result of the radiation but my gums are very healthy now according to my dentist. I kept all of my teeth. I still use a baby tooth brush and Biotene. I also use a WaterPik. You can cause gum recession just with your tongue pressing or "playing with" the gums. They should not be bleeding. That's usually a sign or periodontal disease (or did you cut yourself flossing?). See your dentist.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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#26107 02-04-2004 07:49 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 89 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 89 | Keep an eye on the gum bleeding. Ask your doctor/dentist about it, but I remember reading that some women experience gum bleeding (when flossing) and tenderness due to PMS.
michelle
History of leukoplakia <2001-2004. SCC lateral tongue 9/03; left radical neck dissection & hemiglosectomy 10/03, T2-3,N0M0; 28 IMRT radiation completed 12/03. 30 HBO dives Oct-Nov 04 for infections and bone necrosis -mandible.
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#26108 02-06-2004 12:10 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Minnie,
Get thee to a dentist. Especially after radiation oral health is paramount. I have my teeth cleaned every 3 months. Bleeding from the gums is not normal and might be able to be taken care of with a good teeth cleaning and maintainence. (I used to sell dental products and still had 14 teeth pulled for radiation) I now practice what I preach.
I'd have it checked out and get on a regular schedule.
Take care,
Dinah | | |
#26109 02-08-2004 02:25 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Minnie,
Well - guess I should have read further down before my answer. Didn't realize you were going through all that dental work. Bleeding might not seem not shocking with going through all that your other post says.
Did you ask the docs about it?
Take care,
Dinah | | |
#26110 02-08-2004 05:32 AM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Hi Dinah,
Yes, I went to the oral surgeon a few days ago and he said that I have some periodontal disease in my mouth that will account for the bleeding. It has already stopped bleeding as easily just since I posted about it.
I remember Brian answering one of my posts and telling me to be prepared mentally for the tons of things that would be in my mouth after radiation that would scare me and he was so right. Seems that each week I find something new to worry on!
Take care,
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#26111 02-08-2004 11:24 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| "Radiation - the gift that keeps on giving!"
You take cae,
Dinah | | |
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