 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Hi Minnie,
I had a little gum loss as a result of the radiation but my gums are very healthy now according to my dentist. I kept all of my teeth. I still use a baby tooth brush and Biotene. I also use a WaterPik. You can cause gum recession just with your tongue pressing or "playing with" the gums. They should not be bleeding. That's usually a sign or periodontal disease (or did you cut yourself flossing?). See your dentist.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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