Cancer Patients and why Receive Proper Dental Care is Important.
Cancer treatment can consisted of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. There may be side effects from cancer therapy, some of which can be devastating, but preventable or manageable with proper precautions and care. The most common side effects for head and neck cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy are: Dry Mouth, Post Radiation Tooth Decay, Inability to open the mouth wide, Necrosis of soft tissue and bone and Impaired ability to heal from wounds in the oral cavity. When fighting cancer you should talk you your dentist and make sure your are receiving proper dental care.