Don,
Regarding oral care...I stopped using the flouride trays about 3 weeks in to treatment because my mouth started getting sore. In addition, I continued flossing and I used Biotene toothpaste with my electric toothbrush every night. Also, I used the Biotene toothpaste with a regular brush after every meal throughout the day. Periodic and frequent rinses with the saline/baking soda mixture and separate rinses with Biotene mouthwash were required in order to get some comfort. I also used the "Stanford Mouth Wash" regularly whenever there was any sign of a sore or discomfort in my mouth. Despite not feeling well I made myself stick to a regular routine and I am convinced it helped my mouth stay free of sores and contributed to a quicker recovery within the mouth.