I did 30 HBOT in 2011 for a tooth extraction after 70Gy, bilaterally for tonsil, lymph node cancer. I need all my teeth extracted now, and in my 4th week of HBOT. I finish on Thursday, and scheduling my surgery with my CCC Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon upon his return from vacation. All my doctors at the CCC agreed I have to do HBOT. Other factors include the radiation dosage, I read anything above 60Gy, some say 45Gy, and depends on areas radiated, and teeth involved. Mandible is usually affected more by ORN than maxamilla. There is probably some debate if HBOT is effective at all, by some, but the risk is so devastating that HBOT is usually sided with. If root canal can be done, that may be preferred, and no need for HBOT.

Good luck.


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