Can radiation therapy affect parts of my mouth?
ANSWER
Certain kinds of radiation therapy can cause pain and stiffness, and even contribute to cavities in your teeth because of dry mouth.
From: How Lung Cancer Affects Your Oral Health WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Michael Friedman on August 23, 2018
SOURCES:
American Cancer Society: "Chemotherapy"'; "A Guide to Radiation Therapy."
CDC: “Smoking, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss.”
CancerCare/LungCancer.org: "The Importance of Dental Care"; "Managing Oral Mucositis."
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: "Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment."
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: "Mouth Care for Cancer Patients."
SOURCES:
American Cancer Society: "Chemotherapy"'; "A Guide to Radiation Therapy."
CDC: “Smoking, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss.”
CancerCare/LungCancer.org: "The Importance of Dental Care"; "Managing Oral Mucositis."
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: "Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment."
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: "Mouth Care for Cancer Patients."
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