Restorative Dentistry

Hello Alfredo - I had an appointment made for me with restorative dentistry. It was in the hospital where I received radiotherapy and chemotherapy for the tumour I had in my tonsil T4N1M0. I found it to be very helpful as the dentist clearly went through all the instructions for me to follow in the future care of my teeth. This included special products one can use to help strengthen and protect radiated teeth. He will continue to check my teeth at regular intervals for at least one year.

I still see my regular dentist but he can’t see very well into my mouth because of the trismus I have .

I believe seeing the restorative dentist is useful, and it doesn’t stop you seeing your own dentist as well.

I hope that is helpful to you,

good wishes,

bennym

Hi Alfredo. Keep your appointment. It will as Benny said be to check you over and discuss oral care going forward. It gets you in the system should you need any invasive treatment. Radiotherapy leaves the bone circulation in the jaw in the line of fire compromised and osteoradionecrosis is a lifelong threat albeit a very small one. Never let your dentist perform any invasive treatment. This must be done in hospital where they are aware of your radio dose. 
Having said that my own dentist has crowned a tooth since RT 

Nit only do I use high fluoride toothpaste but I have a fluoride varnish every three months. 

Hello BennyM

Thank you for your reply

I now know what to expect when I attend the clinic 

Best wishes 

A

Hello Dani

Thank you for your reply 

It has given me the reassurance I needed 

The removal of the incisor has left a gap so I hope the clinic can advise me what to do

Best wishes 

Alfredo 

In my life, there were no horror stories associated with dentists, but there was an incident that outraged me. Due to my habit of chewing candy, I broke several teeth in a month, and there were cavities. I was too lazy to go to the doctor; I forgot about these teeth until I felt a wild pain. The dentist periodically put fillings on these teeth for 2 years, but after another doctor's examination, I learned that these teeth had to be urgently removed, not treated. I quickly went to https://thehealthysmile.net/dental-services/implant-dentistry-bay-village-ohio/ to get dental implants, and I'm now in my second week of recovery.

Hi Warren. Did you have treatment for oral cancer? 

Hi BennyM

I had Trismus after my operation, and seeing the dentist was impossible. I had to use a baby toothbrush and even that was difficult. Speak to your cancer nurse or speech therapist to see if they can get you a therobite . It will help in about 3 months my mouth went from 5cm to 25cm . It will never be perfect but I now see my dentist and hygienist . It’s a really good piece of equipment 

Hi  Debbie60,

That sounds like a great gadget- I’ve been given a box of tongue depressor sticks to use for stretching, I’ve got about 80 left  I’ll ask about it but maybe I’m not bad enough my mouth opens 21mm at the moment. . . 

bennym

Hi Bennym

I tried the sticks and it was too painful to get them in. It’s a brilliant gadget expensive if you purchase it about £450, but you should be able to get one. Measured again today and now on 30 so I think that’s probably the best I can achieve. Keep it in mind :)

They can do wat ur own dentist can do but better in my opinion. I been going to them.. same  as you  had all upper out and a 3 bottom..i think they got more experience. Good luck wat ever you decide