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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Unfortunately not all dentists are familiar with oral mouth problems including something as serious as oral caner. Dentists treat teeth and many focus on cosmetics.
The rule goes if you have a sore in your mouth that has been there for 2 weeks or more then it is time to get it checked by a professional. I would suggest seeking out an ENT who deal with oral cancer. They will be the best place to go to get diagnosed. A patient cant always expect their doctor or dentist to mind read, a patient needs to speak up and be their own advocate. By being silent about your situation it is NOT helping you. Several members including myself have told you what needs to be done. All we can do is give you advice, its up to you to follow thru and take care of yourself.
I hope you have stopped smoking and given your mouth a chance to heal.
Last edited by ChristineB; 08-13-2012 05:50 PM.
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  | 
