Cancer treatment related
complications
in the mouth
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Each year about 400,000 people with cancer develop treatment-related complications in the mouth ranging from lesions to chronic dry mouth to bone disintegration. If serious, these complications can be life threatening. While many are unavoidable, some can be prevented or minimized.
It is recommended that whenever possible, a pre-therapy dental evaluation with a full set of mouth x-rays 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. The goal should be to have the patient's mouth in optimal health prior to beginning anti-cancer therapy.
If you have questions regarding cancer treatment and your dental health, please call our office.
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Joplin
Dental Care
2650 East 32nd Street Suite 220
Joplin, MO 64804
417 781-6466
Cassville
Dental Care
54 South Main Street
Cassville, MO 65625
417 847-1443
Toll free: 888-887-3968
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Dental Mouth Cancer Treatment
In Joplin MO and the surrounding
Miami OK - Pittsburg KS - Cassville - Carthage Missouri areas.
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