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Is It Suggestible To Use Duraphat After My Radiation Treatment To Tonsil?
Hi I am due to start radiation to my tonsil (which will impact on my jaw bone) and have been advised to use Duraphat during treatment to prevent decay and increase saliva. I have excellent teeth, no fillings and am 43. Whilst i don't mind using during treatment, I have been this is my toothpaste for life post treatment. I read the contra indications with the product and see i can no longer drink tap water, use salt and there are numerous risks with this product. Is it really essential to use it post treatment?
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Valerie Dublin
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Valerie Dublin
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
After radiation therapy there is decrease salivary secretion so the chances of caries formation increases.
Duraphat is an anticaries agent and is given to prevent caries.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
After radiation therapy there is decrease salivary secretion so the chances of caries formation increases.
Duraphat is an anticaries agent and is given to prevent caries.
Take care!
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