Good morning x28007 When I was first told I had the C word my radiation sent me back to my dentist to have teeth removed that wee bad. He pulled all but four. I came on here this morning to find an answer to one of my questions. My dentist told me that after the radiation I could not have the four removed for a long time because it would cause me medical problems. Howere the Radiation totally destroyed those four teeth and I am in constant pain and was wondering how long I wouold have to wait to have them removed. maybe we will both get an answer. Good luck. Keep me posted on what they decide what to do about your problem. I hope you are able to keep your teeth. My gums are shrinking as well as my jaws and it hurts. i am calling my dentist to see what I need to do. I know I didn't answer your question but as I said maybe we both will get an answer. Brenda