Literature findings strongly emphasize and encourage the use of benzydamine in preventing and treating OM in patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Category Archives: Mouth Diseases
Oral Mucositis (OM) is a severely debilitating condition that occurs secondary to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients. It is important to maintain oral cleansing, reduce the risk of oral infections, and promote oral comfort. Oral care has been .
Have you ever noticed a soft sticky film on your teeth? This film is called dental plaque, which consists of millions of naturally-occurring mouth bacteria that feed on the food and drinks you consume. When plaque is allowed to .
Date: 9th. Nov. 2017 When we talk about oral health, our focus immediately turns to teeth. However, gums also play a significant role in our dental health. And yet, we tend to pay little attention when we see blood .
Date: 28th. July. 2017 Chemotherapy and radiation, two of the most common cancer treatment options have many side effects. Most people know that hair loss, nausea, appetite loss, and fatigue are common among cancer patients. But, many are unaware .
Date: 16th June,2017 Everyone gets a dry mouth from time-to-time due to dehydration, nervousness, or stress. But, if you have been suffering from a perpetual dry feeling in your mouth, you may have xerostomia or dry mouth. Dry mouth .
Date: 9th June,2017 Almost every one of us has suffered through the excruciating pain caused by mouth ulcers at some point. Mouth ulcers are painful lesions that appear in the mouth or at the base of the gums. While .
