These changes may lead to mouth sores, infections, and tooth decay. They may also put you on an antibiotic too to prevent any infection. I never got the knack of tying scarves. Wonder how safe it is in the end.). Several oral problems can occur during high-dose chemotherapy. C hemo and tooth pain? I wore them all through chemo and still wear them. Some treatment options may include fluoride treatments to prevent cavities, filling existing cavities, treating gum disease, removing infected teeth or restoring crowns or bridge work to ensure you will be able to chew your food. Also, I do not have dental insurance and those darn root canals can be very expensive. Best to keep on routine checkups and catch things going wrong early. They're very versatile, lots of different looks and so easy to wear. Chemotherapy causes other side effects in children, depending on the child’s age. %%EOF what a ripoff.. that is after you've paid $600 in premiums. Am broke enough from the holiday season without facing major dental bills. Rosey, don't you work at Penn? I just don't want to spend the bucks on an implant. 6v�f�x�J��'X���f������Ň��WR {e�h �X�8_?�����붜�YtE>�U�)��o�`B�6���#T�6�|ܧI���B�7�?a)a�p��n���A�\�ʇ�����̳��ɟ�kim[Ց��0�#l� Chemo has not made them any worse. I eventually lathered and shaved all my head to remove all the hair. However, if you do not have saliva or constant dry mouth, that is prone to cause more decay to your teeth. This is about when mine came out. trish. Dental and oral side effects can make it difficult to eat, talk, chew, or swallow. The chemotherapy treatments ended in feb. 2010. The lesion will first appear as a red sore, then the body's epithelial cells start to … Many medical conditions can lead to brittle teeth. Hydration is vitally important for your body to take in the toxicity while flushing it. The dentist said the best bet for me is to have all teeth removed and get dentures. Again, so comfortable and pretty. Listen to the Cancer.Net Podcast: Dental Health During Cancer Treatment, adapted from this content.Many cancer treatments have side effects that affect a person's mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. ���;_7��B�0�c� ��| &p �����:�` 9|�6��-TPC����G�e��ȡW��V}{�C�9��Y"����ʻ�!�%ɐ)�h����m����$/ My teeth are now yellowish and more sensitive than before. Before chemotherapy begins, take your child to a dentist. They think it was an infected lymph node 6 months after my hysterectomy. Glad you have something to help it. Delayed Growth. Hugs to you, Irene. Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. Then he said something I will not repeat here about fanatics. Hypodontia is due to high repetitive administration of chemotherapy agents. Long-term effects of chemo on teeth. If you are newly diagnosed with any form of cancer and will be seeking treatment, you should establish a relationship with a dentist who has experience in providing dental care for cancer patients as soon as possible. Irene so sorry you are having such a hard time, Thanks Kaleena--and the Root Canal Controversy. We all know how hard it was for us. No recognition that so many of us, it seems have lost teeth as a result of chemo and/or radiation given during tests and work to help overcome cancer - treatments that have such long-term effects that no insurance plan or government assistance is available. You may have these problems only during treatment or for a short time after treatment ends. I was told to have no dental work, including cleaning, during chemo, so went 8 months between dental visits. Your diet, genetics, bone development and habits all affect the condition of your teeth. About your bald head - have you looked at Titillating Turbans? ��$R��_ #>d0 Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may cause changes in the lining of the mouth and the salivary glands, which make saliva. What you'll find each of us has different dental issues, don't think just because you have chemo your teeth expenditures will increase. ,,,uses a lot of alternative and complimentary therapies and he snorted with derision when I asked him this root canal question, about them poisoning us. Ports are titanium too. The content on this site is for informational purposes only. H�t��j�0����l)�%%q,0�hKKX�ú��"����Fv.���e�)���i�g����.�3/^�`[?�.�i8G������⮷�eGў�Ȋ��~N�?�B7�f��t8��_==��yx�y��ք�������n�5w�c�Kt>����������q3D�&�=��ٜ�{/ 9��L;8?���h���Z��׺l���W뜳�b More controversy!! It is well-supervised. Oral complications caused by chemotherapy include ... fractured teeth, loose crowns or fillings, or gum disease. With a weakened immune system, even the great bacteria in the mouth can cause infection. Most of the oral complications caused by chemotherapy are short term and typically resolve after treatment ends. If not, they can do a bone graft to strengthen the bone. 740 0 obj <>stream Some things that reduce the strength of a tooth include: Tooth decay and cavities eat away at enamel. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Use a soft toothbrush and a gentle touch. The dentist will check your child’s jaws for any growth problems. C an you get a tooth pulled while on chemo? hޤV�o�6�W�Cr$Ň���������0Ʀm�2�It��ߝ�4�&]�A������w�M��&� !pL�Hh��L��%)� S�֖e���2���IƄ5��������M���b�`p���0/yX��r0�� T�x����卾��v���"m!�}����Ng It's important to know that side effects in the mouth can be serious. Salivary glands make saliva. I was not on chemo at the time though. I had a bridge done some 15 years ago and the one tooth in front that they filed down got bad and had it removed as well. I hope this is not going to be the case for me, but if after the UPSC/clear cell diagnosis, the chemo helps me to live for another decade, with worsening teeth, I'll consider myself lucky. oh well it could be the region and the weather. When the front teeth break, especially in children, it is usually due to a fall a fall or a hit to the face or mouth. Hope you have a good day soon......then unfortunately it is time for another chemo! I was in middle of some major dental treatments prior to chemo --- implants. In peace and caring. Brittle teeth are dangerous because they can break off or fall out. and it should be considered medical but isn't. Also, there could be problems with getting root canals or implants if you have had head and neck radiation, and some other problems. Chemotherapy can affect the growth and development of children's teeth. Dehydration. Prior to cancer when gyn exams were infrequent, I used to say I'd rather have a Pap smear than my teeth cleaned. Keep warm, wrap in a blanket and wear a wool hat. Always have. Trish, I cannot force myself to shave my head, let it fall,out by itself, I did cut it to about 1/2 inch. After I had pulled all the lose hair out, I got the hair cutting razor set it at the lowest setting and shaved the rest off. What Mouth Problems Does Chemotherapy Cause? It would be interesting to know how many of us who were diagnosed with uterine cancers have had root canal work--and how many of them. Your doctor may need to cut back on your cancer treatment or may even stop it. Thanks for yur message--and hope you're feeling well. Ask your dentist to show you the best ways to brush and floss your teeth during chemotherapy. By treating areas of concern you may reduce possible dental side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiation. I didn't realize there was a controversy about root canals. Chemo sucks. Going to dentist sat to have it checked out maybe my crown has something stuck in there causing the problems, my oncologist said never to wait. Checking the mouth often helps early detection, while keeping the mouth moist and avoiding certain foods can help relieve symptoms. So I too have gone nearly a year with two missing upper molars Yet have curiously had no problem chewing. Please advise. Oral chemotherapy (chemo) is medicine used to shrink a tumor or kill cancer cells. Hang in there, I was scheduled for chemo 2/1/12 I stuck with every 6 month dental checkup the whole time in treatments and nothing new was found. You can go to the dental school there for dental work. On a side note, since you are on chemo or between chemo, you may want to have your teeth fixed because you do not want to get an infection from your teeth. "��� b!�x"� �$ �$����K�y@�3HT�3012���g`$�����@� %_< I can speak from experience. It doesn't show, it's a little awkward, tho. So while I was there, I did ask him if chemo has any effect on the teeth and 2) what about long-term effects of radiation. P.S. I too started having problems with my teeth, which were well kept up, my gums hurt so bad had to take a viciden, throbbing so bad. Thanks for the info. Mine came back but are really puny - just like the hair on the remainder of my body, including my head. I miss my eyelashes the most. When I went back to work, the group I work with had cut their hair too. Come to find out one of my teeth in the back bottom had just broke. After I read your post, one of my front teeth chipped and I just had to have it fixed. endstream endobj 715 0 obj <>stream Docs are suggesting to have that tooth pulled vs. root canal procedure and then get a bridge if in middle of teeth lineup. my teeth are chipping off and oncologist said its from chemo and radiation. Dental treatment during chemotherapy? Sorry about your dental problems. Ro - I got really good at false eyelashes. I kept up with regular checkups and cleanings and had no unusual problems. Teeth can also break due to grinding and clenching habits that may cause enamel to be worn away or fracture off. So sorry to hear that you're having such a tough time. J �B� ��� ���k�uVx� �&�Q� �PGU eI�4)V�0 �^) ��Ys����P�-J�s Couldn't find anything and at the time was suggesting that I might have a tumor on the roof of my mouth. My port was titanium and I had it in for over 5 years (only used it for six months but had it flushed monthly). If it had been winter I would have worn hats and scarves. This is what he said to me: 1. g�~��~��T�Ma췮r1/\vG����/�-��a�ϧ∳�;����L+�5�G�$YF!�͒ʍ���3�œ�OI��ra��Dk�ň���g�l̖��=��aTVW@�ۨ_\�%��L���b��0>w�g�� ����8��a��r��u:�i�1H��O�'`k���1������ud&��_�j��,�ʡ޺9�������v�l}����W%���������e��`��z��;��-���@V People can get temporary mouth sores from chemotherapy. These mild to severe side effects can include mouth sores, infection, dry mouth, sensitive gums and jaw pain. I have my supply of hats to wear. * You are more likely to get an infection, which can be dangerous when you are receiving cancer treatment. Man, my head was white! Problems with teeth are the most common. Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to treat cancer. I've had root canals and 2 implants...all prior to my cancer diagnosis. When I was first diagnosed, 11 months ago, I didn't know if I'd be alive a year later. Copyright 2000-2019 © Cancer Survivors Network. Permanent teeth may be slow to come in … Come to think about it, it was about 3 or 4 years later that I was diagnosed with cancer. Chemotherapy can make you more likely to get cavities, so your dentist may suggest using a fluoride rinse or gel each day to help prevent decay. Your mouth has to stay moist to help eliminate the cavity causing germs. Titianium is used for the screw. Today is day 14 post chemo hiair is falling out, blah. Chemotherapy drugs are one of the most common treatments for many different types of cancer. Teeth are breaking from previous chemotherapy. I was told by my oncologist (after the fact) that indeed, chemo does ruin your teeth. Sending (((HUGS)))) your way. Not about to get that stuff taken out. Side effects include problems with your teeth and gums; the soft, moist lining of your mouth; and the glands that make saliva (spit). They are wonderful and oh so expensive (tune of $2200, plus crown at $800). So today I'm missing a tooth on one side, but luckily in back where can't be seen. Can you have dental work done while on chemo? ���U���'��*�ISࢋ�����=�Dt��bM{� In fact, one of my root canals years later became really abscessed. Another area to watch, materials they use in fillings...watch the mercury and BPA (plastic). They have never grown back since losing my hair the first time. 2. One of these days you will have a good day. If large cavities are not treated, the decay in the teeth can eventually cause breaks, especially in the back teeth. K�������t������`A��o�89��L�4�*���c�`CCE�(���h``���X2%ށC��� �|����~ -Ġ@``df�c�1c0q�,��yѸe�����O���%�gTHp�Nb�q�ڍ�?nS`P�`ۖ����e`�/2��@:���p��t]�,�| �[�8���5�f:H,���2X�� �W �A�+ I don't have the BEST teeth but I have not had ANY issues regarding my teeth since I completed treatment in Dec. 2008. 710 0 obj <> endobj Chemo is the only different thing I can think of that might have caused it. Chemo and teeth problems ← Previous 1 2 3 Next → Jeannie H. Jeannie H. Hi, I'm Jeannie H. Jeannie H. I finished my chemo for NH lymphoma about a year ago. Those with brittle teeth must avoid eating and drinking certain things. Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth During Cancer Treatment More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Haven't decided on an implant or not. The Effects of Chemotherapy on Teeth Tooth Decay. Pain. I tried wearing hats and scarves but here in Texas but it was already hitting 100 in May. Tracking down the particular factors in your own case can help point the way toward treatments that can help. First, while the chemotherapy knocks out cancer cells, it also knocks down all your blood counts What's pertinent to your teeth and mouth is a condition called neutropenia, an abnormally low count of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight off infections, particularly those caused by bacteria and fungi. I guess I was luck as I did not get col but I sure did get hot a lot and nothing would cool me down. My gyn one's husband is a dentist and she told me he will not see patients during chemo, then I found out that mine would not either (not that I wanted to take that risk). This means the body is less able to eliminate off infections from bacteria, fungus and infections. Holistic dentist? My teeth are destroyed. my teeth are breaking since chemotherapy, many cavities have appeared, i had a very ulcerated mouth and throat resulting from the treatment, i am on a pension and i am not in any health care, the public system in australia, for dental care, is a waiting list, of many years, i have teeth that need urgent attention, i am in ongoing pain, please what can i do? It is the result of defects in the initial phase of the tooth formation cycle. Being post menopausal, then having BSO along with hysterectomy, and finally being on Arimidex makes me highly suspicious. Chemotherapy and teeth breaking. A ge… No, I don't work at Penn; am just being treated there. Any one else have teeth problems? In fact, Jo Ann, since the two missing molars are not a cosmetic problem, am even wondering if it's safe to go another year or more without replacing them. I'm cold all the time I'll just be wearing hats through the winter. It makes sense that weakened teeth are more likely to chip than strong teeth. I also wonder if another contributing factor for me is lack of estrogen and its effect on bone density. When I went in for my last cleaning in October, they decided they were not going to do anything cause they were affraid of what damage may come out of the cleaning. Hope the antibiotics help your pain. Thus, one must be extra careful and must do everything it takes to avoid the occurrence of teeth breaking and chipping. I was eating rice one night and had a hard crunch like a rock was in my mouth. I do know I felt remarkably better when I had two teeth with prior root canals pulled. So when you go to get your hair cut, make it a party, take family and friends for support. My best to you, Rosey, and I hope your dental problems are simple fixes. * If the side effects are bad, you may not be able to keep up with your cancer treatment. I've had 3 extracted and need another 5 or 6 removed. I've made it through chemo.....now have bleeding gums.....terified of dentists (makes no sense after what I've just gone through)......just dont want more pain to deal with.....constant pain already.....and add teeth/mouth issues???? Brittle and fragile teeth can affect anybody at any age. I just can't get a break. It couldn't be repaired. I have bad teeth. Check things out as soon as it occurs. With regard to radiation, unless it is given around your head and neck, it usually isn't seen as a problem for teeth. Failure of the dental lamina or tooth bud formation causes abnormal development. Did you finally have it repaired or pulled. Many advocate having all root canals removed (teeth pulled) but it's hard to know whether they are merely fanatics or on to something. Hope you are having a good day today. In peace and caring. Got a lot of looks, but mainly from kids. Hang in there. * Dry mouth. The problems depend on the chemotherapy drugs and how your body reacts to them. I am thinking of checking out permanent eye make up, but have not done it yet. Chemotherapy. With an implant, a device is first screwed into the place where the tooth used to be. Ro, thank you for understanding I wish you were here to talk to, I feel so isolated, my white count is down, so I'm afraid of going in public of getting sick. I do not do well with pain anymore. And while those drugs kill cancer cells, they also can harm normal cells. I just go for my every 6 months cleaning and check-up so so far.... NO ISSUES...lucky to say! In our local news last summer a school teacher's teeth were destroyed by chemo for breast cancer. Post #1; Sun Feb 1, 2015; STEPHEN R. Chemo really has no bearing on damage to teeth. endstream endobj startxref I try not to eat food that requires too much chewing. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Gloria, I'm with you, all I know is pain in one way or another, had this tooth pulled, extreme pain, chemo has been delayed 2 weeks, more pain, every time I eat I have to suffer, with throbbing pain, I've always took care of my teeth, now these chemicals are destroying them. If the surface of the tooth enamel gets damaged, its appearance gets distorted and it makes the individual more vulnerable to other oral health issues. Oral chemo is usually taken at home as a pill or liquid. My chemo was only delayed a week, but I did not have the problems with my WBC like you do. About 9 months after chemo, I had a root canal absess. * Change in taste. (What in the heck is an implant made out of? Hypodontia is the absence of one or more teeth. With the root canals what I've found, they can leave some of the root without knowing it, which possibly cause infection and other issues. Really can see why bridges aren't the greatest as well. And few people come to visit. Very emotional.. Imackie48, Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may cause changes in the lining of the mouth and the salivary glands, which make saliva. what have others done to get their teeth covered. Very useful information. Had no clue they were out there. h�b```"5η �����x�Ȫ���2զ���Ak>�� eg);�>��q+M��V�u��\�*@},�6�${�J� Chipped and breaking teeth are uncomfortable, unsettling and unsightly. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. She was too ashamed of her teeth to teach anymore and couldn't afford to have them fixed. I had just had a tooth pulled for an implant, so suffered with a hole in my mouth for over a year. (I do know some adults even their fifties and sixties who have never had one!). Also, for each time I was pregnant, I had a root canal. I will be keep you in my prayers asI do all the ladies on this site. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy damage healthy cells as well, which can leave your teeth vulnerable to infection. Percent wouldn't even take the pain away. I tried to wear hats and scarfs but I could not because it bothered me. Permanent teeth may be slow to come in and may look different from normal teeth. We can all relate. I sat on the bed with a plastic bag and pulled the hair out. 0 Can any of you report what kind of dental problems you had after chemo, if any? And I don't think it was psychological, for I was exepcting to feel horrid for a week or so. When hit with diagnosis, continuing dental work was put on the back burner. Never ends does it??? So for me, I guess I just have bad teeth. It's still depressing. These drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. endstream endobj 716 0 obj <>stream H��Wkk\7�+��.�V�� j;mSj��B)i(�։��ǁ���̌t�nHC����s�4��s4������ͫ���. Apparently the stems they use to drill in our bones are "titanium" which has been found to leak into our internal system and causing other health issues. Had my root canal pulled yesterday, it didn't go easy, theI tooth broke into pieces and had to have stitches. Sorry to hear about your hair failing out. This can upset the healthy balance of bacteria. Years ago I had chemotherapy and found that your hair is not all you loss. I suppose the one titanium screw in my mouth is nothing compared to what is in my leg! Major damage. If youve had several teeth break or chip, you may wonder why your teeth are fragile, and more importantly, if there is anything you can do to strength them. I had already cut my hair short and so did my family before starting chemo, so we could donate the hair. After that, an impression is done and a "false" tooth is made, and it is then attached to the screwed-in device. My sister and daughter did not know what I was doing in my room. Many of my friends said they did the same? e�i4��`������e�;�N�9oG&AwZ�f�x�e:mQx4r�Tʔ�Lq�JD:of?��3{� �|� �'�ɫ2����-'�g�����&ԑ�&��o�4�h��B^G�Eo�h��~�F6}�Fo�&{�B~K��!�}$6�&�'���-N��T�P�MS��`�XJ�TF��&�����a)qBa�c��i5q�5�(�3�^�@�����X$\�Z����� Hair coming out, sorry you are blah feeling. this is unfair. I used to cry every time a tooth broke, now it's old hat. Fortunately, with good care, you and your doctor can lower the risk * Burning, peeling, or swelling tongue. I had a hole in my mouth from an extraction for 18 months since I could not have it worked on during treatment. (Am lucky to have great med insurance, but dental is mediocre at best.). I had 6 months of intense chemo in 2006 for stage 4 Hodgkin. Today 2.5 years post treatments I've had a long-time filling (20 yrs old) needed to be redone, but nothing else outside of routine checkup....yeah! I kept saying my face hurt and I felt a lump on the roof of my mouth. or advice? The things we do to stay healthy and then realize after much research, it's unhealthy....gee!! He said it basically makes them rot from the inside out. Another person may have different problems. Brittle teeth can be caused by many different conditions or habits. It's been about a year and know I should go in for cleaning and checkup. I just went bald. I really need one more on the other side, but after researching I'm not having it done. Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body.Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body.Many different chemotherapy drugs are available. Makes sense, but when they do a bridge even when removing one tooth, file down the tooth in front and back (either side of extracted tooth), basically making it thinner and less strong. In my 33 years, I’ve never had a single cavity and always practiced excellent dental hygiene, yet I still experienced extreme teeth sensitivity post-chemo—so bad that I thought there must have been a cracked tooth in my mouth—and I came out … Just came from dentist, he says I have an abscess in my tool canal I had done 15 yrs. Chemotherapy causes other side effects in children, depending on their age. Very interesting. You may have certain side effects in your mouth from chemotherapy. is there no end????? B�$�t�2-��i�ͪ���-�P*� Now I can't eat again, just when I was eating, now this. When I asked my dentist about the fillings and what's in them, he tells me about the dental association and how all the ingredients are okay for us...no real findings with health issues. I don't know if it was related to the chemo or not - I saw the dentist, the endodontist, and finally the oral surgeon and none of them said anything, but it still makes you wonder, doesn't it? endstream endobj 711 0 obj <>/Metadata 102 0 R/OpenAction 712 0 R/Outlines 155 0 R/PageLabels 701 0 R/Pages 705 0 R/StructTreeRoot 180 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 712 0 obj <> endobj 713 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 288.0 648.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 714 0 obj <>stream These changes may lead to mouth sores, infections, and tooth decay. ]�onx���M$dH���=�h�3+�[�zT�k��Tb����O��H+X���Fδ�?����I,9��`&K�EI�%3� W, K�>�@������� Problems with teeth are the most common. The onset of side effects like oral mucoscitis can happen within weeks of the start of chemotherapy. I've changed my tune. Chemo sucks. %PDF-1.7 %���� It's so disappointing to be doing everyting thing you are told to do only to find out that your teeth are getting worse. This damage can result in sores and infections that can likewise impact the health of the teeth. This can upset the healthy balance of bacteria. If you are having head and neck radiation though, it can cause variations in the saliva or salivary glands and cause the dry mouth, etc., which can cause decay. These spots may then progress to black. Invasive high dose chemotherapy may cause teeth agenesis. This summary is about oral complications caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. … Individuals on chemotherapy are typically offered antibiotics to avoid infections of … As you probably know, there's lots of speculation in alternative medicine on the potentially harmful impact they have on us systemically, causing inflammation and slow release of toxins in our bodies. However, if you do not have saliva or constant dry mouth, that is prone to cause more decay to your teeth. I can understand that as a lot of ladies cannot. Black teeth may start as spots on the teeth that appear brown or gray in color. Mine is 25K to fix teeth I have dental (delta veterans) but it only covers 1500 per year. I finished my chemo in 2008 and slowly my teeth have been getting worse. * Infection. Anyone can go. . They just took it out and I really felt better once it was removed. I new I was dragging for a reason. I’ve had about 4 of my teeth break off. Thanks so much. So I can't help wondering if it's mere lore that root canals can "poison" the body, leading to much inflammation. Chemotherapy and teeth discoloration. Good friend of mine is a dental hygienist, below is part of her email info --. Saw dentist two months before start of sandwich treatment but not since. In the end, we must be our own advocates as can't rely and trust what many docs tell us. These problems should all be addressed in order to reduce the risk of complications. Your mouth has to stay moist to help eliminate the cavity causing germs. is there any help? Much more energy nearly within a day. Two of those molars had had root canals, I'm nearly certain. Also curious: for two days after my extractions (all done within an hour!). Chemo really has no bearing on damage to teeth. Tooth decay occurs when plaque -- acids created by a sticky film of bacteria -- attack your tooth enamel. It's me and the computer and TV. * Painful mouth and gums. I will soon lose mine for the fourth time. But am afraid to face likely need for major work as a result of chemo; have heard that chemo can wreak havoc on our mouths. One of the reasons for waiting after the extraction is because the dentist needs to see if your bone is strong enough to support the implant. h�bbd``b`>$� �tH�&�XW��5! trish. ....because I have titanium hardware in a leg that I broke 15 years ago! 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