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Your mouth is an important part of your overall health. During breast cancer treatment, oral care goes beyond hygiene: it’s about comfort, confidence, and supporting your recovery.
This guide was created to walk with you through every step.
Caring for your smile means caring for your strength. Every small step matters on your journey to recovery.
Your mouth deserves care at every stage of treatment.
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Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause side effects such as dry mouth, mouth sores, swollen gums, or changes in taste. These issues can make eating, speaking, and daily comfort more difficult, but gentle oral care can help prevent and reduce complications.
You should visit your dentist before starting treatment for a full checkup and preventive care. During therapy, schedule an appointment if you develop sores, bleeding gums, pain, or if dental appliances no longer fit properly. After treatment, follow up to restore or maintain long-term oral health.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause side effects such as dry mouth, mouth sores, swollen gums, or changes in taste. These issues can make eating, speaking, and daily comfort more difficult, but gentle oral care can help prevent and reduce complications.
You should visit your dentist before starting treatment for a full checkup and preventive care. During therapy, schedule an appointment if you develop sores, bleeding gums, pain, or if dental appliances no longer fit properly. After treatment, follow up to restore or maintain long-term oral health.
Use an ultra-soft toothbrush, brush gently after meals and before bed, and rinse with a mild baking soda and salt solution. Stay hydrated, apply lip balm several times a day, and avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes. These small habits help protect your mouth and ease discomfort.
Yes. Maintaining a healthy mouth supports eating, comfort, and confidence, while also preventing infections or complications that could interrupt treatment. Oral health is an essential part of overall wellness during your cancer journey.
