Osteiradporosis (I am sorry probally spelt it wrong ) My Dentist tells me I have a 90% chance of getting it when they take out my rotten teeth. Is there anyone who has had this done? Can you tell me about it?
Your worried
Paul
Posts: 835 | Location: London England | Registered: 06 March 2003
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
Posts: 3779 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002
I have been busy, in London this morning for presentation. Didn't mean to ignore you!
Chances are increased if the bone holding the teeth was exposed to greater radiation. So risk could vary according to area of radiation exposure the teeth lie in. Bottom line: no one can give a definite answer cos no one knows what has happened in the bone. So all precautions that can be taken should be taken, the evidence that this makes a great difference is unclear!
Ask your consultant what he thinks is the general scenario for such cases.
Best wishes Vinod
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
Posts: 3779 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002
Hi Paul and Dr Vinod, I have been reading about guards for the teeth whilst having rad treatment I was not offered that option, was Paul ? they informed me after two painful ops they would take out my molars. Why do they not explain things properly, about the jaw bone and the teeth, also the dental pain ??? over to you Dr Vinod
Posts: 483 | Location: London | Registered: 20 September 2004
Dr Joshi, Really you came to London and not bought me me lunch Well garance I knew nothing abpout my teeth and its problems until long after I had the radiotherapy.
Paul
Posts: 835 | Location: London England | Registered: 06 March 2003
Hi Paul, Charing Cross informed me after the two ops that there was a risk of this; and they prefered to take out my molars,I would be very fed up and would ask them why they were so lax. I have been hunting on the web for a school friend who has M.S. and leg ulcers they will not heal an found this Manuka Honey from New Zealand try to have a look www.manukahoney.com as it is used for leg ulcers and dental cavities that will not heal; I realise the porosis isto do with the bone, but it may be of interest as a health aid. I will be thinking of you over the Xmas period, which I have never been very keen on, as it is a tough time for those who are not well off.
Posts: 483 | Location: London | Registered: 20 September 2004
i am speaking of those poeple who have children, as due to T.V. some parents will have a very hard time providing all the excess for the modern child; sorry my last phrase was a bit misleading.
Posts: 483 | Location: London | Registered: 20 September 2004
Hope you don't mind me butting in with my two cents worth on mouth guards. I was fitted with a mouth guard (kind of clear plastic) that I wore during every session. My teeth have not been a problem (knock wood) except to the extent my fillings and crowns created hot spots of radiation on the sides of my tongue, which seven months later are still a bit sore.
Posts: 179 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: 14 December 2004
Hi Ron, thanks for butting in, don't forget her in England we have the NHS National Health Service; I am sure that you have private health care in the USA. Sometimes in England you get quite good care, but better to know your stuff; re medication etc How are yuou doing saliva wise?
Posts: 483 | Location: London | Registered: 20 September 2004
When I had my treatments I too was fitted with a mouth piece one for the top and one for the bottom. Inside the mouth piece that fit tightly against my teeth I would put this stuff called Gel Cam, in there. This was to prevent the radiation from doing too much damage. I also used a mouthwash that the dentist perscribed to me. I would rinse my mouth out with this 4 times a day. It must have helped because I have not experienced all the problems my dear friend Paul is having. You know the mouth is such a sensitive area to begin with. You then add all of this and it is all but horrific to handle. You just won't ever know until you have felt this pain. Vicki Lynn
Posts: 608 | Location: Las Vegas | Registered: 15 May 2004
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Hi Paul and Dr Vinod, I have been reading about guards for the teeth whilst having rad treatment I was not offered that option, was Paul ? they informed me after two painful ops they would take out my molars. Why do they not explain things properly, about the jaw bone and the teeth, also the dental pain ???
