Been about 18 months since my treatment and despite regular brushing and using appropriate toothpaste and mouthwash my teeth seem to be breaking and not responding to regular treament and fillings.Should I be resigned to dentures?

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Dr Vinod K Joshi,

Hello Robert

Try using GC Tooth Mousse. See page 13 of this brochure.

GC Tooth Mousse is a topical, water based, sugar free creme that contains Casein Phosphopeptide – Amorphous Calcium Phosphate under the brand name of Recaldent. It helps remineralise teeth and is supposed to help with 'radiation caries'. Tooth Mousse can be applied at any time during the day or night. After cleaning teeth in the normal way, remove excess saliva from the mouth (via spitting, swallowing, or patting teeth dry with tissue) and apply the creme using a clean finger or cotton tip. It should be left undisturbed for three minutes for day application then spread around mouth with tongue and held for another two minutes before being spat out. Avoid food or drink for 30 minutes. Tooth Mousse can also be applied just before going to bed and the entire application can be left to slowly dissolve overnight.

It isn't sold in pharmacies so try this online shop.

Hope it helps.

Best wishes
Vinod

Went for a check-up at the dentists yesterday and was told that one of my teeth will need to be extracted. Are there any risks associated with this due to the fact that I've had radiotherapy?

Thanks

Robert

Hello Robert

The risk of ORN occurs when the bone in which the extraction occurs was directly irradiated. So the extraction of a tooth not in the field of the irradiation beam has little risk.

Best wishes
Vinod