Various cancer therapies have side effects that affect a patient’s mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. To reduce, prevent, and treat some of these side-effects, Dr. Singhal recommends Mouthwash Cranberry, an amazing mouthwash by our partner Cleure. For mouth sores, mucositis, or difficulty swallowing due to chemotherapy or radiation, use Healios by Enlivity.
Read MoreIf you've ever had mouth sores open, superficial sores in your mouth, and taken a gulp of lemonade, you know how surprisingly painful canker sores can be. About 20% of people throughout the world will get chronic mouth ulcers. Those are known as aphthous ulcers.
Read MoreOur mouth is the gateway to our overall health and wellness. So many issues that we might experience can be linked back to our oral health. It’s important to keep that in mind. But, just the sheer number of options we have when buying a tube of toothpaste can be overwhelming.
Read MoreWhen it comes to good oral hygiene, a preventive approach is a key to success. Dr. Shyamali Singhal says that achieving healthy teeth takes a lifetime of care. Even if you’ve been told that you have nice teeth, it’s crucial to take the right steps every day to take care of them and prevent problems. This involves getting the right oral care products, as well as being mindful of your daily habits.
Dr. Shyamali Singhal, surgical oncologist, had an opportunity to witness how some cancer treatments, including radiation therapy to the head and neck, may affect the cells that are in the mouth and digestive tract. In her Years of practice, she learned how important the choice of right toothpaste can be, in cancer patients' overall response to treatment and quick recovery.
