UCLA APPOINTMENT

Jerry will have his routine follow-up visit at UCLA, today, with the Maxillofacial Specialist dentist. UCLA is monitoring his Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. I took a look at the tooth effected by the dead bone, last night. There did not appear (to the naked eye) to be any visual changes. An X-ray, however, would better indicate any changes. Eventually, because the bone above this tooth is dead the tooth will fall out leaving a hole that will need to be plugged. Jerry is very disciplined on keeping his mouth clean. He brushes his teeth after every meal, rinses his mouth with water, as well as with a prescribed mouthwash throughout the day. Having a root exposed like this is opportunity for germs and infection. After last summer's painful episode, Jerry doesn't want to go through that again. After Jerry's appointment today, I will give you an update.