Ingrid, welcome tp our home and family. I agree that Chrisitne is one of the best for advice. I ahd all of my uppers and lowers removed, not by choice tho. Now it is a never ending struggle but supposed to be worth it. Good luck with everything and the best to you.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here