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The company that makes my fluoride gel is discontinuing the unflavored version. The problem is the mint one has caused bad reactions from me and others who use it. My pharmacy said they contacted my doctor to find an alternative for all his patients but he is not returning their calls.

Do you use a 0.4% stannous fluoride gel you recommend. One that is not loaded with mint. I would like to have some I can suggest if I have to call the doctor.

Last edited by Andrew111; 08-11-2015 01:31 PM.

Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.
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Have you tried Colgate Gel-Kam Stannous Flouride Treatment Gel? "Contains 0.4% w/w Stannous Flouride Treatment Gel"

This product was recommended by my Oral Surgeon - It's not overpowering for me flavour wise and I've used it off and on for several years.

Karen


46 yrs:
Apr 07-SCC 80% entire tongue removed,T4N1M0
Neck/D,Jaw Split, Trache 2 ops,PEG 3.5yrs
30 x rad,6 x Cisplatin,
30 x HBO
Apr'08- flap Recon + ORN Mandibulectomy
(hip bone to reconstruct jaw)
Oct'08 1 Plate out-jaw
Mar'09 Debulk flap
Sep'09/Jan&Nov'10/Feb&Jun'11/Jan&Jul'12/Oct'13/April'14-More surgery
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Thanks, [quote=Karen Rose]
Have you tried Colgate Gel-Kam Stannous Flouride Treatment Gel?[/quote]

I hadn't even heard of it, despite doing some searching before. Thanks. Which flavor do you find easiest to handle?


Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.
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Hi Andrew111

Fresh mint is the only flavour I�ve tried from Gel-Kam. I only use a little now and again.

In addition to brushing with regular sensitive toothpaste, once per day I use Colgate NeutraFluor 5000 � sensitive - 5000ppm Fluoride Professional Toothpaste (fresh mint) � NeutraFluor helps prevent gum diseases. (recommended by my dental hygienist).

Hope this helps.

Karen

Last edited by Karen Rose; 08-15-2015 05:01 PM.

46 yrs:
Apr 07-SCC 80% entire tongue removed,T4N1M0
Neck/D,Jaw Split, Trache 2 ops,PEG 3.5yrs
30 x rad,6 x Cisplatin,
30 x HBO
Apr'08- flap Recon + ORN Mandibulectomy
(hip bone to reconstruct jaw)
Oct'08 1 Plate out-jaw
Mar'09 Debulk flap
Sep'09/Jan&Nov'10/Feb&Jun'11/Jan&Jul'12/Oct'13/April'14-More surgery

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