Cancer Treatment-Related Complications In The
Mouth
Each
year about 400,000 people (including many in the Elkins Park,
Philadelphia and Buck County areas) 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 by Dr. Levin.
Dr. Levin recommends 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. Our goal at Tress-Levin is 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 at (215) 635-0465.
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