False teeth

spector551
spector551 Member Posts: 109
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

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

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #2
    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
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #3
    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
    metro22 Member Posts: 16
    #4
    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
    Charles77066 Member Posts: 14
    #5
    I had to wait 3 months after

    I had to wait 3 months after radiation treatment.

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #6
    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
    TracyLynn72 Member Posts: 839
    #7
    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
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #8
    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.

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