 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Mariam,
Sorry to hear what you, your dad and your family are going through. You've gotten some very good advice above regarding the removal of 11 of your dad's teeth. I would like to back up these suggestions as a dentist.
The fact that your dad has all his teeth at 71 is great and if he doesn't have periodontal (gum) disease, then there is no reason that he should have any teeth out, except for maybe the wisdom teeth. With all that he will have to deal with, there is no need to add the additional problem of replacing teeth later.
It's good that you will be questioning this decision and I hope that the treatment plan is changed if there is nothing wrong with his teeth.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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