Cancer Treatment-Related Complications In The
Mouth
Each
year about 400,000 cancer patients (including many in the Chattanooga, Rossville and Ringgold areas) develop treatment-related
complications in the mouth ranging from lesions to chronic dry mouth to
bone disintegration. While many are unavoidable, some can be prevented or
minimized by Dr. Major.
Whenever possible, a pre-therapy dental
evaluation with a full set of dental x-rays should be performed. Any decay, gum
disease and abscesses should be treated, if time permits, prior to
chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Even patients who have no pain or dental disorders need a thorough
cleaning. Our goal at Spring Creek Dental Care is to have the patient's mouth in optimal
health prior to beginning cancer therapy.
If you have questions regarding cancer treatment and your dental health,
please call our office at (423) 499-9300.
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