Dental problems after chemo
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Last Saturday, I had my regular teeth cleaning appointment. Have been done with chemo for 8 months. The dental hygenist came across 3 "sensitive" spots below the gum line. Have never had this problem before. Have had cleaning appointments every 6 months from childhood. She claimed these new sensitive spots were related to chemo, but didn't have any suggestions other than using Sensidine (sp?) toothpaste and trying to schedule cleaning appointments 3 times a year instead of 2 times a year for a while so that the gum stays as close as possible against the nerves and plaque doesn't get a foothold. Will be interested to hear if others run into this symptom.0
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AngelBaby and Rizzo,rizzo15 said:Last Saturday, I had my regular teeth cleaning appointment. Have been done with chemo for 8 months. The dental hygenist came across 3 "sensitive" spots below the gum line. Have never had this problem before. Have had cleaning appointments every 6 months from childhood. She claimed these new sensitive spots were related to chemo, but didn't have any suggestions other than using Sensidine (sp?) toothpaste and trying to schedule cleaning appointments 3 times a year instead of 2 times a year for a while so that the gum stays as close as possible against the nerves and plaque doesn't get a foothold. Will be interested to hear if others run into this symptom.
I seem to have some sensitive spots on my gums also. But Rizzo..I would check with your dentist again because I remember that my dentist put some kind of white type of filling stuff over the sensitive area, kind of like blocking it..I also have gone for regular 6 months check-ups my whole life. My next appt is in April so I will see what happens.
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I am 4 yrs out from my chemo and also had some dental problems. I ended up losing much of the bone that held my front teeth and had to have them pulled and a bridge put in. I had some bone lost before the cancer, but it was much worse after the chemo. Also the sensitive spots.krisrey said:AngelBaby and Rizzo,
I seem to have some sensitive spots on my gums also. But Rizzo..I would check with your dentist again because I remember that my dentist put some kind of white type of filling stuff over the sensitive area, kind of like blocking it..I also have gone for regular 6 months check-ups my whole life. My next appt is in April so I will see what happens.
Kris
Just be aware that this is not unusal and make sure that the dentist understands your medical history.0
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