You might try a waterpik. It is a device that sends a stream of water into the gum areas to clear out food particles and junk. It is adjustable so he could start very low and increase as he can. This might be a good alternative to brushing.


Don
Male, 57 - 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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