 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Andrew,
I was told to put them in before bedtime for a minimum of 3 minutes and not to drink for 30 mins after. I just keep them in for 30 mins and go to bed after I take them out. I have never had a problem keeping it in my mouth for that long. My dentist says I should continue to use the trays forever but he isn't really adamant about that. I also switched to a generic brand that costs 1/3 of what I use to pay.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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