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Just Wondering If Anyone Has Experienced Dental Issues(such As Teeth Breaking & Need To Be Pulled,or Capped) After Full Breast Radiation?

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Cherry Hill, NJ
June 21, 2024
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I didn’t but since I was concerned about the effect of hormone blockers on my teeth, I asked my hygienist about it at my last appointment. She gave me some paste to put on my teeth after I brushed my teeth at night. I’m supposed to leave it on all night. It will help remineralize my teeth. She said if I start having bone loss, they can make trays to put this paste in and then keep the trays in all night.

June 21, 2024
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I had full breast radiation, left side, 16 sessions, towards the end of 2023. So far I haven’t experienced any dental problems. My dentist is aware I’ve been treated for BC and am currently on tamoxifen. My most recent exam showed all was well.

June 22, 2024
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Breast cancer treatments, including hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and bone drugs, can lead to various dental side effects. Here are some potential dental issues you might experience:

- Gum Problems: Swollen, discolored, tender, or bleeding gums
- Teeth Pain and Sensitivity: Sharp pain when consuming hot, cold, sweet, or Show Full Answer

Breast cancer treatments, including hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and bone drugs, can lead to various dental side effects. Here are some potential dental issues you might experience:

- Gum Problems: Swollen, discolored, tender, or bleeding gums.
- Teeth Pain and Sensitivity: Sharp pain when consuming hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods.
- Mouth Sores: Painful oral lesions or ulcers.
- Infections: Increased risk of bacterial, fungal (oral thrush), or viral infections.
- Tooth Loss: Higher likelihood of losing teeth, especially with hormonal therapies like tamoxifen.

It's important to maintain good oral hygiene and consult with your healthcare team to manage these side effects.

June 21, 2024
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I hope this is not fluoride.
Do you know what it is???

I would not leave fluoride on my teeth all night.

Better to make sure that you are eating calcium- rich food in your diet and taking vitamin D and K2-MK4 and magnesium tablets and flossing and brushing.

This is just me.

I would research this. But excess fluoride is toxic….

June 21, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Ty🌸

June 22, 2024

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