Oral Health while Being Treated for Cancer

Unfortunately, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease.  Currently there are about 12 million people in the U.S. living with an invasive form of cancer.  It’s likely you know someone being treated for cancer today, and the treatment used is commonly chemotherapy. Many chemotherapy drugs have oral … Continued

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Tooth Sensitivity

What causes tooth sensitivity? Commonly, tooth sensitivity is caused by cavities, cracked teeth, grinding, or clenching of one’s teeth, worn-out fillings, weakening of the outermost surface of the teeth known as enamel, or gum recession ( when the gums move away from the teeth). All of the above issues allow for foods, liquids, and other … Continued

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