Chemotherapy affects teeth. Just when I'm starting to feel human again with hair and fingernails returning, I've noticed bits of teeth have gone black. I look like a 'before' model in one of those cosmetic makeover programmes, or someone with a 40-a-day habit.
And this really pisses me off because I've always looked after my teeth. I only have two fillings and these I've had since I was ten.
Google led me to a forum full of horror stories about molars crumbling and front teeth falling out - the internet is a dangerous thing!
Hoping it's just plaque which a few trips to the hygienist will sort. Booked into the dentist later so I'll find out the worst. Funny how despite being cut open, poisoned and irradiated this year, a visit to the dentist can still induce such dread. It's a primeval thing.
And this really pisses me off because I've always looked after my teeth. I only have two fillings and these I've had since I was ten.
Good luck - maybe you can get teeth whitening on the NHS! Lucyx
ReplyDeleteIt could be worse...what f your post-chemo hair grows back like the dentist in this cartoon?
ReplyDeleteNo decay - hooray! Just tartar and staining caused by chemo drying up saliva which is a natural cleaning agent.
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