I had similar. Did the pre-treatment evaluation, filings, root canal, and an extraction, molars were fine, but six months after radiation, they were infected, and needed extraction, possibly necrotic. Radiation does direct damage to the teeth, loosens them, and causes caries even previously healthy teeth from lack of saliva. Not to mention what damage chemo can do similar. Now I need all my teeth removed, and can't do any HBO yet due to surgery. I don't fault anyone, and know other factors are involved even if proper care was made. Did you husbsnd have dental trays and prescription fluoride?

Good luck with everything.


10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs