Hello,

I've found some conflicting references to the Sonicare electric toothbrush in these posts. Some like and recommend it, but one person warned it would be too abrasive for damaged tissues during and immediately following treatment.

For me it may be too late. I'm ~2.5 months out of radiation/chemo and used my Sonicare the whole time. Recently I've developed some new temperature sensitivity in my upper left teeth and on closer investigation, I see quite a lot of gum recession. Now, I did have extensive periodontal surgery ten years ago to fix "deep pocketing" in my gums, so it's possible I'm just now getting around to looking closely at those gums. Or, possibly, I've abraded my gums away back there (not a nice thought!). Unfortunately, I don't have a good "baseline" since I didn't really look too closely before going in for cancer treatment.

The dentist at my Cancer Association did take photos before I started treatment, and I'll see the dentist again in August, so I may actually be able to ask.

But, anybody out there have a strong opinion as to whether the Sonicare may have done me some damage?

Thanks,

-Seth