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Dental check-up and cancer treatment
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Dental check-up and cancer treatment
Dental check-up and cancer treatment
English
Oncology
Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-15 years);Late Teen (16-18 years)
Body
NA
Tests
Pre-teen (9-12 years) Teen (13-15 years) Late Teen (16-18 years)
NA
2019-09-03T04:00:00Z
7.90000000000000
66.0000000000000
158.000000000000
Flat Content
Health A-Z
<p>Before treatment starts (if there is time), it is important to visit the dentist for a check-up and to have your teeth cleaned. Check-ups are also important during treatment because some therapies or side-effects (such as vomiting) can damage your teeth. </p>
Examen dentaire et le traitement contre le cancer
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Examen dentaire et le traitement contre le cancer
Dental check-up and cancer treatment
French
Oncology
Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-15 years);Late Teen (16-18 years)
Body
NA
Tests
Pre-teen (9-12 years) Teen (13-15 years) Late Teen (16-18 years)
NA
2019-09-03T04:00:00Z
0
0
0
Flat Content
Health A-Z
<p>Avant de commencer le traitement (si le temps le permet), il importe de visiter le dentiste pour un examen périodique et un nettoyage des dents. Les examens périodiques sont également importants pendant le traitement, car certaines thérapies ou certains effets secondaires (comme le vomissement) peuvent endommager tes dents.</p>
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Dental check-up and cancer treatment
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Dental check-up and cancer treatment
Dental check-up and cancer treatment
D
English
Oncology
Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-15 years);Late Teen (16-18 years)
Body
NA
Tests
Pre-teen (9-12 years) Teen (13-15 years) Late Teen (16-18 years)
NA
2019-09-03T04:00:00Z
7.90000000000000
66.0000000000000
158.000000000000
Flat Content
Health A-Z
<p>Before treatment starts (if there is time), it is important to visit the dentist for a check-up and to have your teeth cleaned. Check-ups are also important during treatment because some therapies or side-effects (such as vomiting) can damage your teeth. </p>
<h2>Why do I need a dental check-up before treatment?</h2><ul><li><a href="/Article?contentid=3458&language=English">Chemotherapy</a> lowers your body’s ability to fight infections. Dental check-ups and cleaning remove sources of infection that are common in your mouth. This will help you stay healthier during treatment. </li><li>If you have a cavity or any other problem it will likely be recommended that you get them fixed before starting treatment.</li><li>If you have braces, you may need to have them removed before starting treatment since they can be a source of infection in the future.</li></ul><p>When you visit the dentist, let them know what type of treatment you will be having. They will be able to give you tips for protecting and caring for your teeth.</p>
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