False teeth

spector551

For you guys that had to have all of your teeth removed, how long after treatment ended were you able to get dentures?

 

Thanks and God bless,

Jamie

phrannie51

I already had dentures when I

started treatment, but was in dire need of new ones which I knew I couldn't get while in treatment.  I finished treatment the end of August, and had new dentures by Dec. 1st.  I did it too soon, as there was still some swelling that I didn't realize at the time.  Of course, all they need is a reline, and that's no big deal....it's just that over the course of 4 or 5 months, they got looser, and I have to use goop to keep them in tight (another...no big deal). 

Give it a couple of months, then let the dentist take a peek at your mouth....he will know more about exactly how swollen your gums still are.....

p 

hwt

phrannie51 said:

I already had dentures when I

started treatment, but was in dire need of new ones which I knew I couldn't get while in treatment.  I finished treatment the end of August, and had new dentures by Dec. 1st.  I did it too soon, as there was still some swelling that I didn't realize at the time.  Of course, all they need is a reline, and that's no big deal....it's just that over the course of 4 or 5 months, they got looser, and I have to use goop to keep them in tight (another...no big deal). 

Give it a couple of months, then let the dentist take a peek at your mouth....he will know more about exactly how swollen your gums still are.....

p 

teeth

my surgeon said atleast 6 mos post tx for implants not sure of denture timeline

metro22

My dental surgeon said to

My dental surgeon said to wait one year. I kept 8 front top teeth and 6 fron bottoms so can now eat many things so guess I will wait. Finished rads end of July so only 7 months to go.

Charles77066

I had to wait 3 months after

I had to wait 3 months after radiation treatment.

katenorwood

hello Jamie !

I had all my teeth extracted an hr. before resect....the tumor was butted up by my right jaw line.  I waited three months.  But as P mentioned we have quite a bit of swelling from tx's.  My teeth fit well for the first 6 months and now are loose.  I use the sea bond pads....I hate the other paste.  I would ask your dentist if they have experience with this, mine didn't.  Good luck !  Katie

TracyLynn72

I lost

1/4 of my teeth when they removed the tumor and 1/4 of my jaw.  I got a partial for my false teeth but they fit funny since I have no jaw for it to rest upon.  I was able to start the process of having them made one month after rads but it took me until just now to get them.  I'm 6 months post tx. 

Noellesmom

one year

Jim's radiation oncologist recommended all teeth be removed prior to radiation (we did start chemo) and then it was a year before she felt it was time for dentures.

It was the right recommendation for Jim.  Our insurance covered about half of the $4K cost.