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I'm diagnosed with leukemia and is it possible this has anything to do with my teeth?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not causative: In all likelihood, your leukemia has environmental and genetic causation. The treatment for the leukemia will have many effects on your teeth and gums. Your dental team should be an integral part of your oncology team. See your dentist, too!
Answered 8/30/2020
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Leukemia: No. Leukemia has nothing to do with your teeth. However, if you are being treated for leukemia, infected teeth or gums should be treated so that the infection does not interfere with your leukemia treatment.
Answered 3/10/2013
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No: If you are questioning whether or not your teeth had anything to do with your getting this disease the answer is no.
Answered 1/15/2016
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