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Shakalker
7 years agoMember
Teeth and jaw pain
Hello everyone, I had grade 3 stage 2b IDC, 2 lymph nodes involved and DCIS that was removed but margins involved. Left side mastectomy and axillary clearance. 4 rounds of chemo (had to stop early- ...
arpie
7 years agoMember
Sorry to hear that @Shakalker - funnily enough - I had a couple of teeth go 'hot/cold' sensitive last night & am wondering if I've broken a tooth/filling! I started off on Letrozole, then Exemestane & now Arimidex!
Were you teeth checked out before you started chemo (even tho you stopped it early?) Some people's chemo can cause tooth problems.
Otherwise - do you think you may be grinding them in your sleep (or during the day?) This can cause problems as well - even breaking teeth.
All the best. Definitely worth getting a check up anyway!
Were you teeth checked out before you started chemo (even tho you stopped it early?) Some people's chemo can cause tooth problems.
Otherwise - do you think you may be grinding them in your sleep (or during the day?) This can cause problems as well - even breaking teeth.
All the best. Definitely worth getting a check up anyway!