I have Ovarian Cancer Stage 4 and have had 10 cycles of Carboplatin and Paciltaxel(Taxol) since Oct 2006. Have had no side effects except lose of hair, no nausea or mouth sores either. On July 31, 2007, I went for my 6 month dental check up and my dentist told me that my chemo treatments were causing" root resorption". I have been using a xtra soft/for sensitive teeth toothbrush for more than 20 years, brush and floss every day.
My dentist recommended I use a special mouthwash product or special toothpaste with high % of fluoride but I live in Thailand and we don't have much of a selection of dental care products. I cannot find these on the local market nor does my hospital, which is a medical school, carry these types of products. I can arrange for the product sent to me from the USA if I know what to ask for. I am scheduled to continue my chemo meds another 3 months than another scan than either stop, continue or change the meds.
What exactly is happening to my teeth?Is this a gum disease? How would you treat this? Can I use a natural remedy to treat this as I prefer not to add more chemicals into my body? What should I do to minimize this problem? What else should I be aware of?
Thank you for your response.
Kimchi