In a lot of pain with toothache, worried about getting treatment, and infection.Do I wait until I am on week break .Not sure what to do xx
Please go. Are you on Zometa/Densumab as bone strengtheners. Because they can give you tooth ache, but this also especially important because of bone/tooth health.
Let your dentist know if your diagnosis and treatment plan. I was on Ribociclib.
Also, do you have your latest blood results.
Also let your Onc know.
Good luck.
G
Hi Hannah, I think it’s really important to get your teeth checked while on Letrozole as it does cause dental issues. As Palbo usually goes hand in hand with that then I can understand your worries re healing and catching infections. My Onco just recommended telling my dentist about the drugs. However, he did say that root canal work was something to be careful of. Drilling into the bone is an issue so would need to come off the drug the same with any ops. Tooth extraction could need a stitch as healing may be slow. Full of mights, maybes and probably!! I’ve had one tooth capped and two fillings replaced so far and that was ok. My dentist is a new practitioner and very au fait with these two drugs. He is diligent about checking and cleaning teeth and keeps me supplied with bits and pieces he hopes will help. I’ve had two fillings just crumble out as my teeth on one side are now so soft. No probs re the time of the cycle …, so far. Hope this helps reassure you a bit. X