Becky I had to have al of my teeth removed. I was going to get radiation seed implants put into my tongue after i had radiation and chemo.. THis after surgery at Ohio State James CCC. Sometimes it's a necessity and has to be done to prevent infection. I had 3 infections and they aren't pleasant. I miss the my teeth and stll can.t eat beacuse my mouth still hurts from the implants. I can't even get a date or near date when I will be able to get dentures. THe worse part of my journey was the implants and I would not wish them on anyone. hey had to be agressive with the cancer and went for it. good luck.