Q: My husband is about to undergo cancer treatment and his doctor says he might have severe dental problems during and after treatment. What can he do to prevent this? Jill in Lake Worth
A: Many physicians, including oncologists, are not aware of an important publication written by the N.I.H (National Institute of Health), entitled “To Fight Cancer Best, your Cancer Team Should Include a Dentist.” I have recently re-written a version of this booklet with easier verbiage for the general public. This publication will be distributed for free at my next seminar, listed below. I will be covering this important topic as well.
Important pre-cancer treatment needs: Digital X-ray examination, minimizing radiation exposure, fabrication of custom fluoride trays to prevent massive root decay from chemo and/or radiation, removal of un-restorable teeth that could abscess during cancer treatment, possibly resulting in the suspension of the treatment, and relining or re-making ill-fitting dentures.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Mitchell Josephs will be giving a FREE LECTURE on Incision-Free Dental Implant Surgery, Digital Crowns & Veneers, Choosing a Dental Office and NEW TOPIC: Oral Care for Cancer Patients, at the Double Tree Hotel, PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday January 19th at 4:00 pm. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of his book: “Tooth Talk”. There are only 15 seats left. Call today to register at 561-832-2917
Dr. Mitchell Josephs practices Cosmetic, Implant and General Dentistry in Palm Beach and hosts the “Tooth Talk” radio show on Fridays at 11am and Tuesdays at 8:30am on WBZT AM1230. (www.radiotoothtalk.com) On staff at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Dr. Mitchell Josephs is a Faculty Advisory Board member at McGill University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
drjosephs@palmbeachdentist.com
44 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480
888-DRTOOTH (888-378-6684)
www.palmbeachdentist.com