Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,294 Likes: 1 | Trays - One comment I've heard about fluoride trays is they may not be all that effective at minimizing dental cavities in post rad patients.
The rational goes most of post rad tx cavities hit along the gumline. The trays put fluoride on the top surface of the tooth so it might not be helping the area of cavity formation.
Where I am on this topic is to focus primarily on the teeth along the gumline and the gums themselves, rather than the other parts of the teeth. My routine is to brush first with a regular toothpast, then waterpik thoroughly, then come back with a brushing using prescription fluoride paste. Leave it in my mouth then proceed to bed.
Don Male, 1955 Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4
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