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Long term side effects, resistance to antibiotics for teeth
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Long term side effects, resistance to antibiotics for teeth
by difrey, May 30, 2007 12:00AM
Is there any documentation of long term side effects from chemotheraphy, involving teeth. Resistance to antiobiotics for infection of the teeth. Or just weakness in the root structure of the teeth. I have been having problems with root canal therapy failing, roots fracturing, and just resistance to infection during the root canal procedure and eventually loosing the tooth.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, May 30, 2007 12:00AM
, May 30, 2007 12:00AM
Dear difrey: Dental work is not recommended “during” chemotherapy due to the risk for infection. Certainly, there are long-term effects of chemotherapy and as more people are long term survivors, we are learning more about these. Long term dental complications are well documented in people who have had radiation therapy with fields that include the mouth. However, I am not aware of any documented long term effects of chemotherapy specifically affecting teeth. I have known several people who have not had chemotherapy to have a dental situation similar to the one you describe. It may just be “one of those things.” Your dentist may be able to comment on this as well.
