Hi

My question is about floride trays. My gums are bleeding pretty badly. My dentist said to back off and use the trays only 2x per week as the flouride could be irritating the gums. My dentist gave me Colgate's PreviDent 5000 Plus to use in the trays I know that there are flouride sprays available that may be a better choice.

Today at the Cancer Center I heard that there is some controversy about using flouride during radiation. Some radiation oncologist advise against it until after radiation is completed.

Has anyone had problems with flouride trays during radiation? Can I save my teeth with meticulous hygene and Biotene products until radiation is over? I think the first priority is to heal up my gums. My teeth were in great shape going into this.

I'm now in my 2nd week of treatment. My mouth is pretty sore from from thrush that started last weekend. I'm taking diflucan which seems to be working. I've also increased the Acyclovir(for herpes) to a treatment dose. I have the Magic Mouthwash.

I'm just worried about my teeth.

marilyn