Mouth & Dental Care
Mouth & Dental Care |
| During treatment, some children get a sore mouth and may develop mouth ulcers. The most effective way to prevent mouth ulcers is to maintain good oral hygiene. This is best achieved by brushing the teeth and also gums, tongue, inside the cheeks, and roof of the mouth 2-3 times a day with a soft toothbrush. While in hospital, your child's mouth should be inspected at least twice a day and advice will be given if oral hygiene other than tooth brushing is required. When your child is ready to go home, tooth brushing will usually be the appropriate care, and the best way to prevent oral problems. Infant's and toddlers' teeth should be cleaned with a soft cloth wrapped around the finger. Check your child's mouth regularly and tell your child's team if any of these occur: |
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| Your child should go to the dentist as usual, but your dentist needs to know that your child is having treatment for cancer. If dental procedures are needed, your child's cancer doctor should be contacted to check if your child's blood counts are at safe levels for dental work. For more information regarding mouth and dental care, please refer to The Information Book Edition 2.1, Section 3:11 - 3:13. |