 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Michele,
If his lower teeth are in good condition, I'm not sure why they would need to pull them. However, if there are existing dental problems in that area, it's better to deal with them before radiation rather than after.
I'm one of those who has never had any teeth pulled - mine survived radiation with no problems.
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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