Individuals who practice good oral hygiene and home care reduce the risk and severity of oral complications associated with cancer therapy. Precancer therapy dental evaluation, medically necessary dental treatment, and good oral hygiene can prevent all oral complications.

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Studies demonstrate that consistent good oral hygiene will reduce the severity of mucositis and secondary infection. Dental intervention cannot prevent all oral complications because cancer therapies are designed to destroy cells. Unfortunately, cancer therapy cannot be targeted to only destroy malignant cells.

Individuals Who Practice Good Oral Hygiene and Home Care Reduce