Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Head and Neck Radiation and Impact on Dental Health

If you are to be treated with radiation for cancer of the head and neck, there are many things you should know regarding the effect on your dental health.


As radiation is so effective in eliminating malignant cancer cells and tumors, it can also damage healthy tissues that comprise your teeth, gums, salivary glands and jaw.  Subsequently, you may experience soreness, discomfort, dry mouth, tooth decay, reduction of taste receptors, jaw stiffness and other concerns. As you undergo and complete radiation treatments, you should rely on a prosthodontist to help assess, manage and treat your oral health.  Here at our practice, we’ve helped many patients maintain and restore their dental health as they treat and recover from head and neck cancer.


We offer a variety of preventative and restorative capabilities, as well as treatment experience and expertise, that’s needed to help you save and renew your smile. We also provide surgical and prosthetic options that have helped many head and neck cancer patients regain a real sense of recovery.


To learn how we can help you protect your oral health when undergoing head and neck radiation, we invite you to contact us through our website and arrange a consultation.  


Source: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/HeadNeckRadiation.htm

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