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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | After someone has had radiation they must be obsessive with their dental care. Having a drier mouth is one of the after effects most of us suffer from. A dry mouth also makes it easier for infections to begin. Ive done many HBO's and wouldnt think this is an instance for it. HBO is normally used for healing lingering wounds and to prevent osteoradionecrosis. A strong antibiotic should take care of an infection. Does your husband have an ENT or oral surgeon? Maybe seeing one of those doctors would be beneficial. Best of luck with this problem.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
