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1 - Fight Cancer |
 Your cancer care team should include a dentist. |
2 - Save Your Teeth |
 Children also need special protection. |
3 - Feel Better |
 Make sure you have a dental check up before your first cancer treatment. |
Protect Your Mouth During Cancer Treatment
| Soak an extra-soft toothbrush in warm water to make it softer. |  |
| Brush your teeth and tongue gently. |  |
| Brush after every meal. |  |
| Brush at bedtime. |  |
| Floss once a day. |  |
| If flossing hurts in one place, keep flossing in the others. |  |
| Rinse often with water. |  |
| Don't use mouthwash with alcohol in it. |  |
| Sip water and use a saliva substitute to keep your mouth moist. |  |
| Choose soft, easy-to-chew foods. |  |
| Avoid spicy, sour, or crunchy foods. |  |
| Avoid very hot or icy-cold food. |  |
| Avoid alcohol. |  |
| Stop smoking or chewing tobacco. |  |
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