That's interesting. I was never told that re food particles and you're the first poster that has mentioned that since I've been on this site. I have always been fastidious about my oral hygiene practices but I remember not even feeling like brushing my teeth towards the end of Tx and after week 3 I wasn't "eating" anything so flossing was not considered important to me either.

My point is, I don't think I would go crazy trying to get every last particle out.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.