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A member asked:

I have been told that i should not have any teeth extracted as i have had chemotherapy and the gum will not heal. is this true?

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Need for Extraction: Good day; An infection or a deep cavity may require the extraction of a tooth. The dentist and your oncologist should confer so a necessary extraction can take place.

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2018

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