 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I can't imagine that any OTC toothpaste would be as effective as prescription foam.
The instructions for the foam I use are 3-5 minutes and no water or food for at least 30 minutes. As Doctor Mike suggested, I only use the trays before bedtime.
Another tip - if you are in treatment or freshly out of it use a baby's toothbrush. Put your Sonicare away for the duration. Regular and electric toothbrushes are far too abrasive on damaged tissues.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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