Dentist before chemo/radio treatment

Aston63 1 month ago

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Hi everyone

Saw the dentist before my radio /chemo starts on March 10th. Dentist said my one double molar at back is at risk but only a 7% risk of osteonecrosis if left in which is very painful and very difficult to treat as you guys are aware.

What shall i do? ...7% risk or shall i play it totally safe and have it out. ? I'm torn what to do

Thanks all

FormerMember 1 month ago

I had 3 molars out ...no discussion... just told by oncology to attend dental hospital....7% is a very low risk....a judgement call only you can make ....

Peter

Beesuit 1 month ago

ORN is a risk with extractions. If it was my tooth and was healthy I would leave it where it was.

Dani

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Liz111 1 month ago

My dental consultant was wavering on a couple of mine. I asked her what she would do if it were her teeth. She said she’d keep them. So I did. 7% seems a very low risk to me….but we all have different risk thresholds.

Liz

Aston63 1 month ago

Thank you for your replies , I'll take on board what you all said and make a decision .

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