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Instructions for oral care during chemotherapy

It is necessary that you understand the importance of good oral hygiene and preventive care before, during and after chemotherapy.

The goal of chemotherapy is to reduce the growth of tumor cells. Unfortunately, the tissues of the mouth are affected by chemotherapy and special care must be taken to help prevent infections in the mouth.

Ways to prevent these problems begin with an examination by a dentist. If all dental procedures are needed before chemotherapy, they can usually be done while the bone can heal properly.

Common side effects

• Dry mouth is very common after the first week of treatment and may persist as a permanent effect. It depends on how and what type of drugs are administered. It varies from patient to patient.
• Mouth ulcers are common during chemotherapy. Sometimes, these ulcers can be prevented by proper oral hygiene care and a prudent diet simple. These can occur on the lips, tongue, and roof of the mouth and inside the check.
• swollen gums are another side effect that may occur if the scale has accumulated around and below the gum from your teeth.
• Dental abscess can occur if impacted or broken teeth are present during chemotherapy.

Dental

• A soft toothbrush held like a pen can be used with caution during radiotherapy. If the mouth is too painful to use a toothbrush, a gauze pad folded squares can be moistened with water and dry thoroughly on the surfaces of teeth and / or gum instead.
• Wash with a solution of salt and soda remove food and debris that tends to accumulate in the mouth. (This is done by adding a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of baking soda to one quart of water). This solution can be used as often as necessary to provide a clean mouth.
• Bacteria use specific destroy / dry mouth toothpaste and rinse. I recommend the Starter Kit carifree

Things to avoid

• Avoid foods that have a textured like: chips, fried foods, nuts, etc.
• Avoid wearing dentures during chemotherapy, as this will promote nausea and vomiting. Wear dentures will also promote the development of mouth ulcers
• Avoid prolonged dry mouth may tend to develop during sleep. Keep plenty of water at the bedside.
• Avoid soft drinks and juices that are acidic like orange juice or grapefruit.
• Avoid alcohol at high levels of Listerine mouthwash, or as the scope. Use only salt and soda.
• If vomiting occurs, rinse with soda and salt solution, which neutralizes stomach acid. Prolonged contact of stomach acid into the mouth causes of mouth ulcers.