Oral Healthcare (Cont.)

Oral Healthcare: Follow Your Dentist's Advice

Your dentist may suggest that you do different things to maintain good oral healthcare. He or she can teach you how to properly floss or brush, and how often. He or she might suggest preventive steps or treatments to keep your mouth healthy.
 

Oral Healthcare and Other Medical Conditions

If you have other medical problems, think about how they might affect your oral healthcare. For instance, if you take medicines that give you a dry mouth, ask your doctor or nurse if there's another drug you can use instead. Have an oral exam before beginning cancer treatment. If you have diabetes, good oral healthcare to prevent gum disease is very important.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD