My doctors also wanted my loose teeth to fall out on their own. For me, there came a time for those teeth to be extracted and have the bone infection removed. However, my ragged radiated tissues are not ready for a partial or dentures on top of the implants. I found that just because the implants are there or the teeth are removed doesn't mean the incision or wound will heal in time to meet your expectation for a denture. I started with the 20/10 protocol and ending with the 20/40 protocol two bone coring infections are present at the same time. But, I mentioned above, it's too heavy for my set of shoulders. I can do my best and what will be will be.

I don't know that I can offer any comfort other than, I care. I'm 23 months post treatment. I just finished treatment 43 of HBOT and have 17 more to go. My teeth are not 'literally crumbling' but they are loosening and falling out since radiation treatment. I'm not able to handle mints or the dental trays for fluoride so I use a childs toothpaste which is higher in fluoride than some others. It's frustrating. Right now, I'm simply prioritizing the medical challenges and putting one step in front of the other. I can't control it. But I also can't carry it. It's all too heavy. I care. You're not alone. But, it's certainly not a club we want anymore members to join, that's for sure...

hugs.

PS - and my care team is split as far as the benefits to be received from HBOT.