I had base of tongue cancer and finished chemotherapy and radiotherapy in May 2005. Then, nobody told me about the terrible repercussions on my teeth in later years and so far I have lost 3 bottom teeth at the front which just snapped off after being weakened by radiotherapy and I looked after mine religiously using duraphat 5000 toothpaste and tooth mousse hoping to hold off the inevitable.
The problem is that very little invasive dental work can be done as they are worried that infection could have extreme consequences, I have talked to the dentist about false teeth but they are reluctant (I currently have a partial denture) for the reason I have just outlined and the fact that my mouth is very dry and food sticks to my teeth and will be worse if I have full dentures.
I am due for my usual dilatation next week to ease my swallowing which I have every 18 months/2 years and wondered what experiences others have had in this regard.
