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Is it common to lost all your teeth while in chemo treatment for Acute Lyphablast Leukimia?

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tampa, FL
October 6
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I never had chemo but I did request medication after 10 months. I think of chemo as a toxic treatment that can attack anything in the body? Medication primarily attacks those bad cells and those bad cells can attack anywhere in the body so developing a problem comes with the treatment? I am glad I had no problems with early medication before long term problems could develop?

October 7
MyLeukemiaTeam

Losing all your teeth during chemotherapy for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) is not a common outcome, but dental issues like bleeding gums, loosened teeth, and mouth sores can occur.

Here's what's typically behind these dental side effects:

- Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) — ALL can reduce your blood's ability to Show Full Answer

Losing all your teeth during chemotherapy for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) is not a common outcome, but dental issues like bleeding gums, loosened teeth, and mouth sores can occur.

Here's what's typically behind these dental side effects:

- Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) — ALL can reduce your blood's ability to clot, making gums bleed more easily
- Mouth sores or lesions — certain chemotherapy drugs can cause sores along the mouth and gums, which may bleed when irritated
- Gingivitis — gum inflammation can develop as a side effect The good news is there are steps to protect your teeth during treatment:

- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush gently
- Consider reducing or pausing flossing temporarily to avoid irritating gums
- Try gentle salt water rinses
- Apply firm pressure with a gauze pad soaked in ice water to control active bleeding

Most importantly, be upfront with your dentist about your leukemia treatment. As one MyLeukemiaTeam member shared, their dentist contacted their oncologist directly so both could coordinate care safely. That kind of teamwork can make a real difference!

October 6
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Just lost 6 teeth
Prayers

October 8
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I think chemo can be toxic. Chemo requires a hospital or clinic to take care of people in case of bad health affects? People require good health to use a drug that kills cells inside a person’s body which can affect the nervous system?

October 10

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