November 15, 2008

Certain anti-cancer drugs damage the nerves, which may lead to oral pain.

If a drug against cancer is causing the pain, interrupting his administration in general puts an end to the pain. Since there are many causes of oral pain during cancer treatment, it is important to conduct a thorough diagnosis. This includes a medical history, conducting physical and dental examinations and obtaining X-rays of teeth.
The sensitive teeth can be seen in some patients weeks or months after the end of chemotherapy. Treatment with fluoride toothpaste and teeth sensitive to relieve the discomfort. The pain in the teeth or jaw muscles was the tension or grinding of teeth.
The pain in the teeth or jaw muscles is a characteristic of patients who pull the teeth or jaw, often by stress or the inability to sleep. The treatment involves the following steps:
     * Use of muscle relaxants.
     * Administration of medications to treat anxiety.
     * Physiotherapy (moist heat, massage and stretching).
     * Placement of mouth guards for use during the break.

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