Phoenix, AZ         Artistic Dental at the Biltmore         Family Dentist

Dr. John P Dougherty

2333 East Campbell Avenue = Phoenix AZ = 85016 = 602 840-5400
 

Mouth complications related to cancer treatment
 

Each year about 400,000 people (including many in the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe areas) with cancer develop treatment-related complications in the mouth ranging from lesions to chronic dry mouth to bone disintegration.  If serious, these complications can be life threatening.  While many are unavoidable, some can be prevented or minimized by Dr. Dougherty.

Dr. Dougherty recommends that whenever possible, a pre-therapy dental evaluation with a full set of mouth x-rays be performed. Any decay, gum disease and abscesses should be treated, if time permits, prior to chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Even patients who have no pain or dental disorders need a thorough cleaning.  Our goal at Artistic Dental at the Biltmore is to have the patient's mouth in optimal health prior to beginning anti-cancer therapy.

If you have questions regarding cancer treatment and your dental health, please call our office at 602 840-5400.

 

 

 


Dental Mouth Cancer Treatment
In Phoenix Arizona and serving the surrounding
Scottsdale - Tempe - Chandler - Glendale AZ areas.