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meaganb
meaganb CSN Member Posts: 244 Member
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I've had 14 Rad treatments as of today. My teeth are very sore. It reminds me of when I had braces and got them tightened. Is this normal? I visited my dentist before treatments started and my teeth are in great shape and I've been flossing/ brushing and then brushing with a cloudier toothpaste every night...
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    More Than Likely...
    Nothing serious going on, everyone reacts differently to the chemo and rads..., you can always mention it to your MD's.

    I would recommend some type of flouride treatmeant and regime' though if you aren't using it. Either gel, trays or something similar.

    I use the Oral-B STOP, but there are several that use trays and other preventive measures.

    Best,
    John
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  • meaganb
    meaganb CSN Member Posts: 244 Member
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    Skiffin16 said:

    More Than Likely...
    Nothing serious going on, everyone reacts differently to the chemo and rads..., you can always mention it to your MD's.

    I would recommend some type of flouride treatmeant and regime' though if you aren't using it. Either gel, trays or something similar.

    I use the Oral-B STOP, but there are several that use trays and other preventive measures.

    Best,
    John

    Auto-correct got me!
    I use a flouride toothpaste at night, not a cloudier one:) rad side effects keep getting better and better!
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    meaganb said:

    Auto-correct got me!
    I use a flouride toothpaste at night, not a cloudier one:) rad side effects keep getting better and better!

    Keeps On Giving...
    Yep..., the gift that keeps on giving....

    JG
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  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 CSN Member Posts: 1,039 Member
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    Tooth brush
    Megan,

    If you haven't done so, switch to the softest toothbrush that you can find. My gums became very tender during radiation and the Dentist told me that I was brushing too hard and causing the discomfort. He had me switch to the softer brush and it helped. He even suggested a child's soft brush.

    My Best to You and Everyone Here
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis CSN Member Posts: 1,581 Member
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    MarineE5 said:

    Tooth brush
    Megan,

    If you haven't done so, switch to the softest toothbrush that you can find. My gums became very tender during radiation and the Dentist told me that I was brushing too hard and causing the discomfort. He had me switch to the softer brush and it helped. He even suggested a child's soft brush.

    My Best to You and Everyone Here

    Soft brush
    I used a tiny soft child's toothbrush. It was shaped like a whale. By the end of treatment, my mouth was so very sore that I could only bring myself to brush once a day. I did use a fluoride dental floss and I was able to gently use that a few times a day, and I believe that helped.

    Deb
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