The Dentist while on Herceptin

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TheresaMac
TheresaMac Member Posts: 20
edited June 2014 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

I have to go to the dreded Dentist and the Dr wants me on antibiotics 7 days prior to having fillings done. Has anyone else gone to the dentist during treatment with herceptin? UG!

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  • Sassa
    Sassa Member Posts: 1,588
    edited July 2009

    I went to the dentist  while on herceptin (cleanings every three months).  My periodontist also did gum graft surgery.

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  • TheresaMac
    TheresaMac Member Posts: 20
    edited July 2009

    Really? My ONC will not let me get cleanings until it's done...Hmmmm

    Did you have to be on Antibiotics before hand?

    Thank you so much for posting

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited July 2009

    Do you have implants?

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  • TheresaMac
    TheresaMac Member Posts: 20
    edited July 2009

    No Implants I had a lumpectomy

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited July 2009

    The only reason that I know of.. that YOU HAVE to have antibiotics is if you have implants or if you are on CHEMO and have to have teeth work. For just Herceptin... never even thought or heard that.

    Ihave implants.. I will take anti-biotics the rest of my life prior to cleanings or anything...

    I would not worry about taking the week of antibiotics... but I would ask WHY and make sure you get your answer!

    Blessings!

    Laura

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  • TheresaMac
    TheresaMac Member Posts: 20
    edited July 2009

    OK, thank you Laura...This has been a real ride for me as you know and now my teeth are gonna start. GEEEEEEZZZZ

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  • TheresaMac
    TheresaMac Member Posts: 20
    edited July 2009

    P.S.

    I did just finish chemo two weeks ago, so that could be why. I will ask

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited July 2009

    I know sister.. it blows....lol

    I had to have a tooth pulled and one filled two weeks after chemo THANKS to chemo.. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Hang in there.. Love youself!

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  • JeninMichigan
    JeninMichigan Member Posts: 2,974
    edited July 2009

    I believe the antibiotics have to do with preventing an infection around the sac that holds your heart.    When the dentists cleans your teeth or gets into the gums at all, there is a higher chance of bacteria entering your blood and going to the your heart.  i guess it must be the link between herceptin and the heart.   I have been on Herceptin for a over a year and have had my teeth cleaned.  My oncolgoist didn't want me to do it while I was going through chemo but it is Ok for me to do it now.  I will be on Herceptin for life so I need to be able to get my teeth cleaned.   Just another extra pill to take  :(

    Jennifer

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  • Sassa
    Sassa Member Posts: 1,588
    edited July 2009

    Theresa,

    No antibiotics for the routine cleanings or the gum surgery.

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  • ejlj
    ejlj Member Posts: 211
    edited July 2009

    Just went to the dentist today for a cleaning and am required to take abx prior to surgery only because I have a port in and am still neutopenic.  tina

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  • nasharayne
    nasharayne Member Posts: 139
    edited July 2009

    My onc told me to wait until I was at least three weeks out from chemo to go to the dentist.  I went last week and I haven't had in problems.

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  • link7881
    link7881 Member Posts: 2
    edited July 2009

    I don't see anything wrong with it, however, herceptin may cause dizzines (according to Scottsdale dentist). So, it's better to wait for a week before going to the dentist and have some fillings while under herceptin treatment.

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  • EGAL
    EGAL Member Posts: 539
    edited July 2009

    I have implants and I have to take two antibotics tablets one hour before any dental procedure (cleaning, fillings, etc).  I went to dentist during Herceptin as I was treated for one year.  Can't remember if I went during the 6 months of chemoUndecided

    Ellen

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  • TheresaMac
    TheresaMac Member Posts: 20
    edited July 2009

    Thank you guys for your posts...XO

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  • lindany
    lindany Member Posts: 3
    edited August 2009

    Him

    You're going to be on herceptin for LIfe??? How come.  I thought herceptin was for one year after chemo.

    Best,

    LindaNY 

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  • Sassa
    Sassa Member Posts: 1,588
    edited August 2009

    lindany,

    Jenni is Stage IV so she will receive herceptin for life (or as long as it keeps working fir her).  The one year treatment is for early stage patients.

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