Thank You Joanna, that explanation helps. I am praying I won't lose the tooth in question or any others, but I take it all One Day at a Time. That is really all that any of us can do!! SMILE!!! Thanks again for your reply...God Bless, Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---