Great feedback from everyone - this forum really supplies a needed element for all of us. couple of comments - I use a special toothbrush I ordered - Oral B Advantage extra soft (bristles are quite soft, it still hurts getting access to back teeth); when I was about 6 mos. post rad. yes things burned more - I now use Biotene dry mouth mouthwash very diluted with water. My favorite drink is egg nog - it's soothing and smooth (and barely stings me) - suprisingly it's still available here post holidays.