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Got Dry Mouth?
Xerostomia, the medical term for dry mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation doses...


What are 'invasive' dental procedures?
It is important to understand the difference between invasive and non-invasive procedures as invasive dental procedures are not...


10 Facts about Oral Cancer You Might Not Know!
April is oral cancer awareness month. To spread awareness about oral cancer, here are some facts about oral cancer that you might not...


Magic Mouthwash: what's that?
Individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment may experience painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) or ulcers that interfere...


Managing and Treating the Side Effects of Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
Mucositis Mucositis usually resolves once therapy is completed. Prophylactic measures may help reduce the severity and duration of...
Trismus Management Exercises From Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The following link provides trismus excerises from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for patients undergoing head and/or neck...
Phantom Toothache and Chemotherapy: How are they related?
Certain chemotherapies (vinca alkaloids ie vincristine, vinblastine, etc) may result in neuropathies and mimic a toothache. Wait what?...
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