{"id":21930,"date":"2022-06-20T12:46:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T07:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=21930"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:05:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:35:03","slug":"does-cancer-affect-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/does-cancer-affect-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Does cancer affect your teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In any cancer battle, there are physical, mental and emotional ups and downs. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to find support from others who understand and have been through what you are experiencing. There is no way around the scary parts of cancer, but with the right team behind you, you can beat this. Oral cancer<\/a> treatment can affect everyone in different ways. It can be physically challenging or cause a lot of stress. Anybody who has fought or is fighting cancer understands that it takes a toll on your body and mind. Nobody knows this better than people who have had to deal with the effects of their treatment on their teeth and gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With all of the heavy chemotherapy drugs given during cancer treatment, your mouth and gums are bound to get weaker \u2013 which is why dentists<\/a> highly recommend getting them checked before starting any type of cancer therapy so as to avoid further complications later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before starting your cancer treatment: get your mouth checked.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though you might not notice any symptoms of oral health issues, you should still have a checkup before you begin the treatment. A dental exam can identify any existing oral issues. A dental exam can also help detect precancerous and cancerous lesions. This way, oral issues can be treated before they become bigger problems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The damage chemo does to oral health.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This type of therapy uses a combination of drugs that attack cancerous cells and stop them from growing. Unfortunately, these drugs also attack healthy cells, including the cells in the mouth. The chemotherapy drugs used to treat many types of cancer, such as breast cancer, lung cancer and leukemia, can damage the mouth and dentition. The drugs can cause inflammation, infections and other dental problems, including: <\/p>\n\n\n

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