Hi all,
Just a quickie. I'm going for my dental check on Wednesday morning and mask fitting in the afternoon. At the dental check will do any treatment there and then if I need it, or will I need to go back. I'm wondering if I can drive to both appointments rather than go in the transport provided
Thanks Tracy x
Hi Tracy
After mask fitting they don't like to change anything in your mouth that might alter the fitting.
Are your teeth in OK nick? Hopefully you won't need anything done.
Is the transport for you alone or are you sharing, ie picking up others?
Sorry that has probably been no help at all.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Dani,
I do look after my teeth ,regular dentist and 6 monthly hygienist appointments. I have wisdom teeth and one on the effected side does have a deep pocket which the hygienist always looks after. But other than a big or a few deep fillings I'm OK.
Re transport i will have to call them as I have 2 appointment letters both saying ,transport is arranged. So I need to make sure they know I don't need picking up twice , both appointments are in same vacinity.
But im thinking I could drive myself instead, ?
Thanks
Tracy
But im thinking I could drive myself instead, ?
Yes, why not. If they take any teeth out they might not make your mask that day till any swelling has gone down. If that wisdom tooth is on the side of the cancer they might well take it out. These hospital dentists don't mess around. I had to have a wisdom tooth taken out after treatment and it was out in 10 seconds. Such skill!
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
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