To ensure special care during dental treatment while undergoing chemotherapy, we recommend every patient to get a platelet/full blood count check before conducting a number of different treatments, including something as routine as cleaning to minimize the risk of hemorrhage or infection caused by bacteraemia. This will also guarantee your immune system’s capability to handle dental treatments during chemotherapy. During and after chemotherapy, we encourage you to regularly attend examinations as part of your ongoing care. Maintaining good oral health requires collaborative efforts between you and your dentist. Prioritizing regular examinations as part of ongoing care is essential for early detection and prevention of potential complications related to your dental health. You can send the dentist your treatment details prior to your appointment.

We are here to help and support our patients through this difficult time after a cancer diagnosis. It is important to stay on top of you dental hygiene with regular dental check-ups if you’re a patient undergoing cancer treatment. By frequently visiting the dentist, you’re helping your mouth to stay as healthy as possible during treatment.

Here at Merrick Dental we recommend you to schedule an appointment with us before starting cancer treatment, due to the fact that routine  dental cleanings cannot be performed while undergoing chemotherapy. Our team can provide advice, assistance and support throughout the process.

Some patients suffer from side effects of treatment.  Side effects often happen because a person’s mouth is not healthy before chemotherapy starts. Not all mouth problems can be avoided but the fewer side effects you have, the more likely you will stay on your cancer treatment schedule.

What Mouth Problems Does Chemotherapy Cause? You may have certain side effects in your mouth from chemotherapy. Another person may have different problems. The problems depend on the chemotherapy drugs and how your body reacts to them. You may have these problems only during treatment or for a short time after treatment ends: Painful mouth and gums, Dry mouth, Burning, peeling, or swelling tongue, Infection and mouth ulcers, Change in taste. You can see or feel most of these problems, patients should check their mouth every day.