Dental Problems from Chemo.... Do You?
Jennie
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Same Boat
I had beautiful teeth, but during chemo, I've never had such mouth pain in my life!!!!
I know I need probably 5 root canals, and 5 crowns. I will never understand how they feel that this tooth crap is NOT chemo related.
I guess if each of us keeps complaining to the onc's maybe they'll figure out the chemo does affect the teeth, and then someday for future generations, the teeth problem would be considered under the medical insurance.
Winter Marie0 -
Hi, I am still on chemo, but
Hi, I am still on chemo, but this last year I had 2 root canals and lots of work done. My dentist says it is the chemo. Fortunately my dentist worked closely with my onc. so it would be safe for me. I think I now have a mouth full of gold crowns. It guess it is my savings account! Best to you. Jean0 -
just had denist visitchicoturner said:Hi, I am still on chemo, but
Hi, I am still on chemo, but this last year I had 2 root canals and lots of work done. My dentist says it is the chemo. Fortunately my dentist worked closely with my onc. so it would be safe for me. I think I now have a mouth full of gold crowns. It guess it is my savings account! Best to you. Jean
I didnt have nearly the problems you had but I have noticed sensitive teeth and when I went for my dental visit the doc noticed the difference too. He advised me to use a good floride mouth wash multipule times a day and especially at night to help.0 -
I need to go to the dentist...
badly.
I've always had very straight white teeth. During chemo, they almost felt "loose" and like they were ready to fall out. I haven't noticed any tooth pain, but I really need to go. I have no dental insurance though, which is why I haven't. I just need to buck up and go. I am scared however, I'll have to have root canals, or crowns. I can't afford those now... I've got an onc to pay for!!
It really should fall under medical, shouldn't it? We all know it's caused by chemo. Even the dentists know it. It's not because we take such bad care of our teeth, but because the chemo takes it out on our teeth as well as every other cell in our bodies.0 -
Me too! Just had 3 rootC Dixon said:Going for a Root Canal on Monday!
But I am not sure how much it has to do with chemo. The filling in this tooth has reached it's life expectancy. I start radiation and Xeloda on Wednesday, so I've got to get it done.
Catherine
Me too! Just had 3 root canals, and of course 3 crowns, and the fillings needed to be reworked in 3 other teeth. FYI, for those of you without dental insurance or low plan limits, there is a Chase Advantage medical card that is a credit card for medical only, and the first time you use it they run a promotion for no interest. I applied for and received this and had mos tof the work done at once to qualify for the no interest. Yes, I have a monthly payment but is sure beats trying to cough up thousands in cash as dentists are smarter these days, demanding the balance paid up front.
Kathy0 -
This comment has been removed by the Moderatorkhl8 said:Me too! Just had 3 root
Me too! Just had 3 root canals, and of course 3 crowns, and the fillings needed to be reworked in 3 other teeth. FYI, for those of you without dental insurance or low plan limits, there is a Chase Advantage medical card that is a credit card for medical only, and the first time you use it they run a promotion for no interest. I applied for and received this and had mos tof the work done at once to qualify for the no interest. Yes, I have a monthly payment but is sure beats trying to cough up thousands in cash as dentists are smarter these days, demanding the balance paid up front.
Kathy0 -
chemounknown said:This comment has been removed by the Moderator
Hi jennie....we oldsters here have often talked about this very topic and to tell truth have reached the same conclusion. People will tell you that chemo is not responsible but the evidence on this board would beg to differ.....
a lot of us agree that dental problems increased with chemo...I guess it doesn't really help but you are not alone.
mags0 -
Hi Jennie
Sorry for all the tooth problems. So far I have pretty lucky that way, although I think I do have a few issues the dentist would work on if I weren't on chemo. I said to my dentist that I had heard chemo can be pretty tough on teeth. He said yes, but it won't happen to me for two reasons" 1)I am taking good care of my teeth + 2) he won't let it happen to me. I hope he is right. He has me on a special paste called "M1 Paste". He had trays made for my teeth + I am supposed to soak them for 10 minutes 2X per day with this paste. It is supposed to strengthen the teeth, + my dentist seems pretty happy with the results. It kind of "coats" the teeth, I think + contains calcium + phosphate. I also see him regularly, to see if everything is ok. I only do these things with my onc's blessing. Good luck!0 -
Been there
and done that. Since being off Chemo (2006), I have had several crowns, root canal and have to use a special toothpaste and mouthwash. I also had to take a flouride pill, but was allergic, so had to stop.
I continue to have problems, but will get repaired when necessary. Dental insurance is worse than health insurance.0 -
Back from my Root Canal
And it wasn't that bad, I am happy to say. Well, the novacaine is still working..............Dental insurance is worse than medical. If I sat down and did the math, I'm not sure I'm come out ahead.
Back to the dentist to take my 17 year old to get a million fillings.....one day he will learn, I hope. Maybe this will do the trick.
I had my flu shot today as well.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Catherine0
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