Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 89 | Hi Andrew, I've had a couple of crowns and even had a root canal 2 months ago.
No problems or special concerns.
While its not fun, after what you've probably been through with cancer, its no biggie.
As a general precaution I always like to let any new medical team know my oral cancer and radiation history and that I've been cautioned to never have teeth extracted!
History of leukoplakia <2001-2004. SCC lateral tongue 9/03; left radical neck dissection & hemiglosectomy 10/03, T2-3,N0M0; 28 IMRT radiation completed 12/03. 30 HBO dives Oct-Nov 04 for infections and bone necrosis -mandible.
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