OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

Could A LASER stop the pain? Low-Level Laser Therapy for Oral Mucositis

Mucositis, an acute but unpleasant oral sequelae of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to the head and neck, is extremely common. There...

4 Quick Tips To Care For Your Mouth During Cancer Therapy

Here are some quick tips for care for your mouth while undergoing cancer therapy: 1. Vomiting. After vomiting, your mouth may feel acidic...

Orthodontics and Cancer: Can I get Braces after Chemo?

Hold on a second, why do my braces need to be removed? Before undergoing high dose chemotherapy, patients are often advised to have their...

The 411 on Mucositis

What is it? Mucositis is inflammation of the mucosa which is lines the gastrointestinal tract. Characterized by mouth sores, intraoral...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: How much do you know about going gold?

There has been a lot of media press lately about the empire state building refusing to go gold for childhood cancer, but how much do you...

Gorgeous Green Smoothie

Our sincere gratitude to Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen for providing this recipe which may be helpful for patients suffering from mouth...

Got Dry Mouth?

Xerostomia, the medical term for dry mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation doses...

Magic Mouthwash: what's that?

Individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment may experience painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) or ulcers that interfere...

Phantom Toothache and Chemotherapy: How are they related?

Certain chemotherapies (vinca alkaloids ie vincristine, vinblastine, etc) may result in neuropathies and mimic a toothache. Wait what?...

How Does Chemotherapy Affect Oral and Dental Health?

Although there are side effects associated with chemotherapy, it is important to note that the side effects typically resolve when...

Lauren Levi DMD MS