Cindy,
My husband was given a syringe with a curved tip to clean out the deep depression left after dental extraction. We received misinformation from several dentists & oral surgeons regarding failing teeth, extractions and after care involved. It was very frustrating and scary.

It was not until my husband consulted with an oral surgeon on a Head & Neck Oral Cancer Team in New York City that he received competent care. Can you consult with a large cancer team to find out which dentists/oral surgeon they recommend? I have several posts regarding dental and ORN issues that you can check for more details.
Travelottie


CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016