If you’re concerned about the effect of cancer on your oral health, there are some preventive actions that you can take as well as solutions to some common problems that could occur. One of the most important steps for you is communication with both your oncologist and dentist. You want to let your oncologist know about any dental work you’ve scheduled, and update your dentist about your cancer treatment. These conversations will help in maintaining the best dental health possible during your cancer treatment.
Dr. Sant Chawla and Dr. K. Kumar Sankhala of the Sarcoma Oncology Center are some of the most experienced oncologists specializing in chemotherapy. They understand that cancer treatment is both physically and emotionally challenging, yet they encourage their patients not to ignore other important aspects of their lives. It is advised patients to maintain as normal a life as possible during treatment including maintaining good dental health.
Some chemotherapies can come with specific side effects, such as mouth sores (mucositis). There has been development and newer medications which prevent and treat these side effects and doesn’t let it effect the quality of life and nutritional status.
You might experience some common side effects with chemotherapy, but there are simple solutions to follow which can help you:
Prior to a dental appointment, you want to check with your medical doctor first. If you are taking medicine that could affect a dental procedure, you might have to delay treatment or ask your dentist if an alternate method could be performed.
The oncology team at the Sarcoma Oncology Center are leaders in sarcoma diagnosis and treatment. They work as a team with medical experts from prestigious medical institutions applying an integrative approach for a comprehensive treatment plan. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with cancer, call 310-552-9999 for a consultation with one of our specialists.