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Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 | I'm of course still using my fluouride trays every night, now 7 years out of treatment. But I note that they've been developing dark spots that I can't seem to remove. My instinct is to think that these are biological in nature - perhaps bacteria colonies?
I had been using an abrasive cleaner on them but my dental hygienist suggested discontinuing this as it could damage the plastic, and in fact encourage the growth of bacteria.
I can remove most of the toothpaste residue with a firm brushing. But the spots, they elude me.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 80 | Hi - I was told to use a denture tablet/rinse for cleaning my trays and do so every other month or so, with simple rinsing in between. Perhaps that will help, but check with your Dentist first.
Nancy
Nancy
Age 56 at diagnosis
Neck Lymph node removed 11/2012
Tonsillectomy perfomed 12/2012 - identified as primary
SCC Left Tonsil with Left Node involvement, DX 12/2012
RX started 1/29/2013, finished 3/23/2013;
Daily IMRT (35 Sessions)
Weekly Taxol/Carboplatin (6 weeks)
PEG placed after week 4 (3/1/2013)
PEG removed 6 1/2 months later (8/12/2013)
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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | I have a few different dental appliances - fluoride trays, night guards, etc., and they are all made of different material. Some are flexible and others are rigid. I was told to use a denture tablet on one of them, but don't recall which one. I've also used my water pik to clean them. Check with your dentist to see what they recommend.
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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Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 | Thanks to you both for the good advice. I hadn't considered a denture cleaner, might be worth a try.
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 | Susan - Thanks, you were right on the money with the denture cleaner. I recommend it to anyone with fluoride trays. A couple of overnights with one of those fizzy tabs and the trays were clean.
I'd guess that a once or twice a month application would be all they'll need from this point. The box should last me years!
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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