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Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 247 Likes: 1 | Yes Paul, He has had dental trays and prescription fluoride right from the beginning and takes great care of his teeth (flossing, brushing, good diet).
All the best to you - I will be thinking of you.
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 247 Likes: 1 | Another day, another question.
Went for 2nd oral surgeon's evaluation today. There is agreement that wisdom tooth needs extraction after HBO.
There is indecision about what to do about another molar (#17). Attempt root canal or just plan on taking both teeth out.
Pro: taking it out would obviously eliminate ever worrying about it again.
Con: increase risk of developing ORN by extracting a second tooth, bigger space to deal with afterwards, and cost. Also, if root canal fails in the future, HBO again.
Has anyone been faced with this type of decision?
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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