Oral Cancer Hygiene Help

<p>Every year approximately 54,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer.  </p> <p>Medications and procedures used to treat a variety of cancers can cause mouth problems, including open sores which can be very painful. </p> <p>Avoiding brushing encourages bacterial growth and inflammation, which makes the problems worse. Which in turn can cause our patients even more pain and disease.</p> <p>Do you feel confident recommending home care techniques to your patients that are both effective and pain-free?  </p> <p>Jill Meyer-Lippet of Side Effect Support and Frank Dreier of Emmi-dent the touchless toothbrush, share modern innovations that can help your patients reduce harmful bacteria below their gum line without causing pain. </p> <p>For more information about today's episode, to connect with our guests, and to watch the video versions, head on over to <a href='http://www.rootUon.com'>rootUon</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBw0a93RbY8uC6PZKUKO3Sw'>YouTube </a></p> <p> Jill's story of helping patients minimize the side effects of oral cancer can be heard in <a href='https://www.rootuon.com/helping-patients-minimize-the-side-effects-of-cancer-treatment/'>episode #22.</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession. Cheers! April & Cindy</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>