Treatment has made my gums more sensitive. At first I was using a Biotene toothbrush. At first they were great, but now they feel too soft. Also, I'm down to my last one and I notice they are not made anymore. I was also using RX Ultra Suave toothbrushes from PHB which are made specifically for post-treatment. I was using the red one, which is the softest. I still have a few of these, but I no longer need one this soft. I thought of trying one of their firmer ones, but I'm tired of their small size.

Next I tried Dr. Collins Perio, which feels too rough. I've also tried ultra soft brushes from Gum, Preserve, and Oral B, but these are too stiff.

Any recommendations?


Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.