 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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I previously had been told to use a water pik. This was something my ENT told me after I had finished chemo and rad the first time I had OC. You will be amazed at how much you can miss even when you think you have brushed and flossed to the best of your ability. If you get one, make sure to use it on the lowest setting. From what I have learned from a recent post, its possible to do some damage to your gums with a water pik.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
