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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 309 | because radiation can cause problems if dental work is needed later, they are very cautious about them prior to starting radiation and will many times recommend removing any they feel will be problematic later, so you dont have more worries or chance of future complications you do not want to have to contend with.
you may want to get a second opinion but he probably is correct.
Rita - Age 44
wife, mother of 4 - ages 3,16,21,24 & grandma to 1
(R upper) Maxillectomy 8/8/08 - UW / Seattle, WA.
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