OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | Okay, I finally received my fluoride trays. My Dentist made the trays, and ordered a prescription fluoride gel and PreviDent 5000 dry mouth toothpaste for me to use. First, I use the toothpaste then apply a thin layer of fluoride gel in the trays and use the trays for at least one minute...
Now, my questions...Do I take the trays out before I go to sleep or leave them in? Do I use the trays every night forever? Do I use this prescription toothpaste forever too? Can I use regular mouth products in addition to the scripts? Should I do my regular mouth maintenance in addition to these fluoride treatments? Should I brush more often? Do I have to see the Dentist more then every 6 months? What happens if I loose a couple of teeth 25 years down the road? What happens if I get gum disease? Am I being too paranoid?
I never really had problems with my teeth and they're in good shape. My Dentist says everything is good to go (he couldn't answer all of my questions because he hasn't really dealt with people going through radiation Tx)...But, I'll be seeing a Periodontist that is very familiar with OC and radiation patients to do a double check on my oral region. I start radiation the third week of September...
Thank you for any advice or suggestions
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer 8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35 11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better |