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Dealing with irritated gums and mouth symptoms during chemotherapy, what to do?
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Dried mucosa: During chemotherapy, your mouth will be dried and sloughing of mucosa may be expected. Keep yourself hydrate by drinking a lot of water and using Fluoride tray to prevent decay. A tray will enhance the bioavailability of Fluoride on the tooth surface for at least half an hour each day to provide proper ph buffering and prevent enamel demineralization.
Answered 6/25/2014
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