Clinicas Udemax helps you with dental and oral care during cancer treatment.

At Clinicas Udemax we know that chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatments can cause problems in the mouth.

These problems can range from increased tooth decay, changes in the taste of food, dry mouth, joint pain or mouth sores.

These types of problems affect eating, speaking and swallowing and can be reduced if you come to our centres to coordinate your cancer treatment with dental treatment.

What can I do?

First of all go to Clinicas Udemax, it is important to go 4 weeks before starting treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Clinicas Udemax tennis players will check for cavities, periodontal disease (inflamed gums) and possible oral wounds as these problems can worsen during cancer treatment.

Caries and cancer treatment.

These treatments can increase the risk of caries. Good hygiene can reduce this risk. Clinicas Udemax’s recommendations are to brush your teeth three times a day, floss once a day and avoid sugary foods and drinks.

Limit the effects of dry mouth.

Radiotherapy treatments to the head and neck can damage the salivary glands causing dry mouth. In addition, many medications, especially chemotherapy, can cause dry mouth.

To reduce these effects, within the Clinicas Udemax protocol we recommend drinking plenty of water and avoiding extra-sweetened beverages, sucking on ice frappe (not chewing), applying lip balms, and chewing sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva production.

Clinicas Udemax also recommends the use of alcohol-free rinses, the use of humidifiers, and the avoidance of alcoholic drinks and smoking.

Avoid joint stiffness

Radiotherapy treatments to the neck and head can cause stiffness in the muscles, affecting chewing. This stiffness can be painful, which is why the Clinicas Udemax can indicate the best exercises to avoid or reduce this stiffness as much as possible.

Preventing oral ulcers or canker sores

Oral ulcers or canker sores can be very painful and can even become infected, interfering with your cancer treatment. At Clinicas Udemax we have the best protocol to avoid these ulcers so that they do not interfere with treatment.

Do not hesitate to contact us on 971 767 521 to find out about the best options for preventing your oral problems in the face of cancer treatment.