Anyone have pain when brushing their teeth after rad treatments? I've only been getting treated for a week, but my entire mouth is bright red and I have terrible pain when brushing my teeth. I know we have to brush them a lot during therapy, but it hurts so much that I cry now when I have to do it.

Anyone have suggestions for how to lessen the pain when brushing? I've been using my baking soda rinse, use a soft bristle brush, and use plain Colgate toothpaste.

Help...


SHERRY - 30

SCC rt lateral tongue 3/07 T1N0M0
Resection & selective neck 3/13/07
RECURRENCE 5/11
SCC rt lateral tongue T1N0M0 & Tis
Resection 5/3/11
Radiation began 6/20/11