Mouth Complications Related To Cancer Treatments

Each year about 400,000 people (including many in the Miami, Kendall and West Miami areas) with cancer develop treatment-related complications in the mouth ranging from lesions to chronic dry mouth to bone disintegration. If serious, these complications can be life threatening. While many are unavoidable, some can be prevented or minimized by the doctors at Galloway Dental Associates.

We recommend that whenever possible, a pre-therapy dental evaluation with a full set of mouth x-rays be performed. Any decay, gum disease and abscesses should be treated, if time permits, prior to chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Even patients who have no pain or dental disorders need a thorough cleaning. Our goal is to have the patient's mouth in optimal health prior to beginning anti-cancer therapy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call at 305-271-0861.

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