 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Peace,
I'm sorry to hear that you are having so much pain and so many problems. I am finding it hard to to understand exactly what it is that you are experiencing and I am a dentist.
It seems like your ENT is dropping the ball if all he can say is he is not a dentist. Why isn't he helping you find someone that can help? Who did the implant that failed and what have they done about it? Have you checked with him/her?
You should try to get the name of a prosthodontist that works with oral cancer patients as he/she would be best equipped to try to get you some relief from your pain. Perhaps you could look up the phone number of the local dental society and get some names. Also the hospital where you were treated may know of one.
Good luck in finding someone.
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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