Rationally, intelectually, I know this is a very minor problem, but it has thrown me for a loop. Today I had seven teeth extracted, and two bridges were also casualties. This is in preparation for radiation. This is not because I did not go to the dentist with great regularity, but because the same #$%*!@ who told me not to worry about the red spot on my gum, also failed to tell me that I had significant bone loss on a bunch of teeth. Okay, the small problem. If I open my mouth even a little bit, I look like a backwoods granny. I know that implants are not possible after radiation, so does anyone know if I will ever be able to replace the great empty spaces with something -- anything -- that looks approximately like teeth?

Joanna, aka irrational old hag