Survivor/Caregiver

Should Foam Swabs Be Used For Oral Hygiene?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 16, 2014

Should Foam Swabs Be Used For Oral Hygiene?

Foam swabs are a tool sometimes used for oral hygiene. This is especially true for those who need assistance because they are unable to adequately ...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Side Effects

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IntelliDent™ Toothbrush Shields

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 25, 2014

We are happy to announce that IntelliDent™ Toothbrush Shields are now available through Side Effect Support! How Clean is Your Toothbrush? Studies ...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, IntelliDent, Oral Health, toothbrush shields

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Could Your Choice of Dry Mouth Toothpaste Cause Tissue Irritation?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 21, 2013

Could Your Choice of Dry Mouth Toothpaste Cause Tissue Irritation?

Biotene® Dry Mouth Fluoride Toothpaste, one of the most popular brands of toothpaste marketed specifically for those who suffer with dry mouth (xer...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects, toothpaste

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Relieving Side Effects of Cancer Treatments with Acupuncture

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 11, 2013

Relieving Side Effects of Cancer Treatments with Acupuncture

Side Effect Support LLC is so grateful to Brittany Schultz L.Ac., M.S. Ac., Dipl, Ac (NCCAOM) for contributing her expertise to this post. For addi...

Posted in Acupuncture, Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Oral Health, radiation, Side Effects, xerostomia

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Dental Considerations for Childhood Cancer Survivors

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 14, 2013

Dental Considerations for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Children with cancer can face many of the same oral side effects of treatments experienced by adults, such as dry mouth, mouth sores, and increased...

Posted in Cancer, Childhood Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Side Effects

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Taste Changes and Miracle Fruit

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 24, 2013

Taste changes (Dysgeusia) are a common side effect of cancer treatments. Some may experience a metallic or chemical taste that causes food to beco...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Health, Side Effects, Taste Changes

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Understanding Trismus

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 07, 2013

Trismus is a condition where the muscles that control the opening and closing of the jaw become tight and rigid. The rigid muscles can make it dif...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, radiation, Side Effects, Trismus

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Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 30, 2013

Oral Candidiasis, also called Thrush, is a fungal (yeast) infection of the mouth. Although its occurance is not limited to cancer patients, a weak...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Candidiasis, Oral Health, Side Effects, Thrush

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Things to Consider When Choosing Toothpaste During Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 20, 2013

Things to Consider When Choosing Toothpaste During Cancer Treatments

Updated November 13, 2019 Could your choice of toothpaste cause problems during cancer treatments? The answer is YES! Many popular brands of toothp...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, FDA, flavors, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, prevention, Side Effects, SLS, toothpaste, Triclosan, xerostomia

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What’s So Magic About Magic Mouthwash?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 11, 2013

What's So Magic About Magic Mouthwash? Author: Jill Meyer-Lippert Updated January 10, 2019 Sores within your mouth and throat can occur from many t...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Magic Mouthwash, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, SalivaCAINE, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate

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What is Xylitol?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 24, 2013

What is Xylitol? Xylitol is natural sugar substitute that can help prevent cavities. Although it looks and tastes like sugar, it cannot be utilize...

Posted in cavities, Dry Mouth, Oral Health, tooth decay, xylitol

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Using Ice to Prevent Mouth Sores with Chemotherapy

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 15, 2013

Using Ice to Prevent Mouth Sores with Chemotherapy

There are certain types of chemotherapy that are more likely to cause mouth sores (mucositis) including: • 5-fluorouracil • Methotrexate • Doxorubi...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Cryotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects

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