Was just reminded of this blog today when logging back into the site after quite some time and though I should post another update on the off chance that someone else embarking on this journey has found any part of my ramblings helpful.
it is now 11 years and 2 months since I started this journey.
The genius man at the hospital ( Aaron) did indeed make me a plate with some teeth in it which I’ve been wearing for over…
Thought it was worth popping back to Update again.
I'm over 8 years since treatment but still being seen every 6 months because of the osteoradionecrosis in the lower left jaw where the radio therapy was targeted. The tooth that was wobbly got loose and looser over the time since I last posted and came out in the autumn last year. That was followed by a small piece of dead bone. The hole it left seems clean now and…
It’s been 6 years since my treatment began now. I’ve just had a check up and my consultant was happy with everything.
I still have 6 monthly checkups because of the patch of osteoradionecrosis on my lower left jaw. Both my dentist and consultant are happy with how it looks at the moment, but it is quite close to the first tooth on that side, which has a wobble, and the gum has receded. I’m worried about loosing…
It’s been about 3 years since my RT ended now. last post I mentioned a little patch of osteoradionecrosis on the inside of my jaw.
A quick google gives the following definition-.....
Osteoradionecrosis is bone death due to radiation. The bone dies because radiation damages its blood vessels.
Osteoradionecrosis is a rare side effect that develops some time after radiation therapy has ended. It usually occurs…
Just thought it was worth popping back here with a quick update.
So I'm now onto 3 monthly checkups. I've got this small patch of osteoradionecrosis by where the end tooth is. It's on the inside of my jaw. Fortunately the tongue on the that of my mouth is partly arm, so it's can't feel the patch. That would be really annoying!
All my scars have healed up pretty well. I'm even wearing my watch over…
