The link between breast cancer and oral health is thinner than we might think.
As the multidisciplinary dental clinic that Advanced Smiles Dentistry is; they can offer the help of every dentistry specialty a breast cancer patient might need.
- Oral surgery: to treat conditions related with the mouth, teeth, jaw and face. All the functional aspect of the hard and soft tissue from the mentioned areas.
- Prosthodontist: to restore and maintain the function and aesthetic of an artificial structure and devices.
- Periodontist: specialist that offers a wide range of treatments involving the supporting structure of the teeth.
- Endodontist: specialist focused in the diagnosis and treatment of different conditions that affect the tooth pulp.
- Implantology: to use surgical techniques to do permanent replacement of missing teeth by implanting a screw to give structure for the final full zirconia crown.
Connecting the dots: Breast Cancer and Oral Health
White cell count
If the patient is already receiving chemotherapy is a fact that their white cell count will be low. As we might know the white cells are our body’s little knights who protect us from infections.
Is recommended that the patients notify the dentist about the undergoing chemotherapy before any dental procedure is done. If an invasive procedure is done with a low white cell count the risk of getting an infection and other complication is very high.
Communication
First is important that patient comes clear with the dentist about their overall health. Then when the disease is addressed, the dentist needs to make contact with the oncologist.
If the patient is coming for a regular checkup or just a dental cleaning, that is not a big deal. However, if the visit involves a major invasive dental work the communication between patient, dentist and oncologist should be on point.
Knowing that many of Advanced Smiles Dentistry’s patients have won the battle or are still in the fight against breast cancer. We want you to know that we are on your side helping in any way. Feel free to schedule an appointment.
