Taking Care of Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment

Taking care to make sure your health is in the best possible way during cancer treatment is a very difficult thing to do.  The National Institute of Head and Craniofacial Research has some excellent advice on how to care for your mouth.  They recommend seeing your dentist several weeks ahead of your cancer treatment for tips on dental care, keeping your mouth moist, routinely cleaning your mouth, and what to eat to prevent sores from forming.

Follow the link below for a more comprehensive look into what to do to keep your dental health from deteriorating during cancer treatment.

http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/HeadNeckRadiation.htm