I've been using fluoride trays. I don't remember when I started. Maybe when treatment started. But this is another area where opinions are different. I was told to put them in for 5 minutes, remove them, but then I should NOT rinse, brush, eat or drink for 30 minutes after that. The fluoride is OMNI Gel 0.4% Stannous Fluoride.

[quote=davidcpa]Has anyone mentioned the fluoride trays? I was told to begin 30 days before the rad began and I still use them nightly. The fluoride is to help strengthen the teeth against the damages of radiation. [/quote]

Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.