 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Bigtwin,
I have to agree strongly with Minnie and Eileen -- don't agree to have teeth pulled unless your doctors can explain a compelling reason why (such as the teeth have problems already and would have to come out anyway). I just came from a regular followup visit with my periodontist and he said everything still looks good -- 17 years after radiation and with all my original teeth still intact. It does require a lot of attention to oral care (regular brushing, flossing, fluoride applications, keeping your mouth moist), but it beats having a lot of unnecessary extractions.
Cathy
Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989
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