Mouth Care and Cancer
More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth. If your mouth is not as healthy as possible prior to your cancer treatment, you may be more susceptible to oral complications. Cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, can weaken your immune system. Radiation therapy, especially in the area of the head and neck, […]
Oral Cancer…What you really need to know!
Oral cancer screening may be the best way to detect oral cancer early and dental hygienists have an important role. Screening for oral cancer must be part of every dental hygiene appointment. Detecting the disease in the early stages is key to the survival rate. Thousands of new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed in […]