Fluoride Use During & After Cancer Treatments

Cancer treatments can affect oral tissues, as well as pre-existing oral conditions can affect cancer treatments. According to the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, oral complications will occur in virtually all patients receiving radiation for head or neck malignancies as well as some patients who receive stem cell transplants or chemotherapy.



PCxx Anticaries Gel

Because of these effects, dentists and oncologists will recommend a fluoride treatment for patients to help prevent tooth demineralization. Fluoride rinses while easy to use are not adequate enough to help prevent demineralization in cancer patients. A fluoride gel containing 1.1% Neutral pH Sodium Fluoride or 0.4% Stannous Fluoride (Unflavoured) is recommended for optimal benefits.

Ross Healthcare is the manufacturer of Anticaries Gel, containing .5% Fluoride Ion, Gluten free and unflavoured it is widely used by the BC Cancer Agency and provided to patients undergoing treatment. Available in a 500ml size as well as an easy portable Home Care Gel (2oz) that easily fits in your pocket or purse for whenever you need it most.

If you are undergoing cancer treatment, or know somebody is is, their oral care is just as important now as it ever was, if not more so!