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#60574 04-09-2007 02:45 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Sailor,
It is doubtful that changes in the way you are chewing could cause a tooth to fall out.
Teeth are held in by a connection of the tooth root to the bone by fibers. You appear to have had surgery only, as you don't mention chemo or radiation in your signature. Is this correct?
Have you been under a dentist's care since your surgery? Have you ever been diagnosed with periodontal disease? This is not normal and I would suggest that you check with a dentist to get your mouth evaluated as quickly as possible.
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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