#25300 07-11-2002 01:15 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Has anyone had any tooth whitening procedures done? I want to try Lazer Whitening, but I'm not
sure if the delicate, radiated (1993)tissues in my mouth can take the procedure. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 16 Member |  Member
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 16 | I haven't had radiated tissues. I did have Zoom whitening done in the office and it was very painful. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | I would ask your ENT. I'm Leary of stuff like that. Goood luck and let us know the answer. Ps congrats on your survivorship!
Last edited by Cheryld; 08-10-2012 09:29 PM.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Yes consult with a oral specialist experienced with radiated tissues before you do anything.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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