"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Be careful of what you eat as your mouth will be very sensitive for a while because of the radiation. I was very sensitive to anything acidic, spicy or hot, and often they would cause mouth sores months after my treatment ended.
The advice from others regarding the various rinses do help, but check with your doctor first. Using a waterpik is a good idea, but keep the water pressure on low.
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0 Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV- Surgery: June 2005 RT: Feb-Apr 2006 HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105! Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010 Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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