The treatment for head and neck cancer can have a significant impact on the dental health of patients acutely – and in the long term. This article will highlight key issues that could be faced by your patients who are undergoing or have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer and will provide tips on how to relieve their symptoms and to improve their oral health.
Caries
There are a number of factors that make this patient group more susceptible to dental decay:
The caries tends to form in rings around the cervical aspect of the teeth. This can result in the teeth becoming weak and prone to fracture. It also makes them difficult to restore.
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