tooth pain after a year from rads

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dennis318
dennis318 Member Posts: 349 Member
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Hope everyone is doing well, I went back to work, someone hired me, and I'm trying this out, I recently, been having teeth issues, I have a capp thats been aching, and most of my teeth are very sensitive, I know alot had to do with the radiation, but the pain is getting worst. Can anyone tell me will I lose, or will the pain subside. It has to be the aftermath of the radiation...Take Care. Dennis

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    Just Me
    But why do you feel it just has to be the radiation? Not saying that it isn't related, but I wouldn't necessarily feel that it is definitely related.

    But, either way it isn't really important on the how. More than likely it's not going to get better on it's own. Something is going on, more than likely a cavity or some type of infection.

    If it is infected, that's where the important after effect of the radiation comes into play. If left untreated and it is infected, due to possible loss of blood flow (especially if it's a lower tooth), it could lead to bone infection. That could be potentially really bad for you.

    I'd have it checked out if for no other reason than what I have mentioned.

    Best,
    John
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Skiffin16 said:

    Just Me
    But why do you feel it just has to be the radiation? Not saying that it isn't related, but I wouldn't necessarily feel that it is definitely related.

    But, either way it isn't really important on the how. More than likely it's not going to get better on it's own. Something is going on, more than likely a cavity or some type of infection.

    If it is infected, that's where the important after effect of the radiation comes into play. If left untreated and it is infected, due to possible loss of blood flow (especially if it's a lower tooth), it could lead to bone infection. That could be potentially really bad for you.

    I'd have it checked out if for no other reason than what I have mentioned.

    Best,
    John

    Hi Dennis

    Must agree with John, go and see a dentist if possible don’t let your teeth get infected or something.

    Take can my friend
    Hondo
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Hondo said:

    Hi Dennis

    Must agree with John, go and see a dentist if possible don’t let your teeth get infected or something.

    Take can my friend
    Hondo

    I concur
    Get thee to the dentist.

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