Affects support tiss: Chemotherapy helps control the spread of cancer by slowing the rate of the body's most active cells which are the ones by which cancer spreads. These most active are the repair and immunity cells. Chemo reduces the body's immune response and ability to repair from injury. Teeth are not directly affected. The gum tissues, cheeks, and throat can't tolerate hot, spicy food or food with sharp edges
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Teeth, gums, saliva : Chemo drugs kill cancer cells and also harm normal cells. It leads to problems with your teeth, gums; the soft tissue and the salivary glands. Consequently to dry mouth, multiple teeth decay, tongue enlargement and pain in your gums. See your dentist for prevention and treatment of the symptoms. Take a good care.
Answered 5/29/2014
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