Oral Mucositis

To help prevent or minimize mucositis from chemotherapy here are some suggestions:
-chew or suck on ice chips or popsicles before and during chemotherapy
-Maintain safe oral hygiene using a soft-bristle toothbrush with a non-abrasive toothpaste after meals and at bedtime
-Keep lips moistened with vaseline free moisturizers
-Stay hydrated
-Maintain a good nutritional diet
-It is important to avoid mouth washes with alcohol and limit the use of dental floss
-Swishing and spitting with home remedies such as Normal saline (1 tsp of salt to 32 oz.of water) or Salt and Soda (one-half tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of sodium bicarbonate in 32 oz. of warm water)
-Caphosol mouth rinse (Artificial Saliva)
-MuGard mouth rinse
-Prevention Oncology Mouth Rinse
-Over the counter ranitidine or omeprazole reduces stomach acid stopping epigastric discomfort that might irritate the mouth sores.
-Prescription mouthwashes include Peridex® or Periogard®
To help prevent or minimize mucositis from chemotherapy here are some suggestions:
-chew or suck on ice chips or popsicles before and during chemotherapy
-Maintain safe oral hygiene using a soft-bristle toothbrush with a non-abrasive toothpaste after meals and at bedtime
-Keep lips moistened with vaseline free moisturizers
-Stay hydrated
-Maintain a good nutritional diet
-It is important to avoid mouth washes with alcohol and limit the use of dental floss
-Swishing and spitting with home remedies such as Normal saline (1 tsp of salt to 32 oz.of water) or Salt and Soda (one-half tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of sodium bicarbonate in 32 oz. of warm water)
-Caphosol mouth rinse (Artificial Saliva)
-MuGard mouth rinse
-Prevention Oncology Mouth Rinse
-Over the counter ranitidine or omeprazole reduces stomach acid stopping epigastric discomfort that might irritate the mouth sores.
-Prescription mouthwashes include Peridex® or Periogard®

Mouthwashes that may be used contain salt or baking soda.

Two home remedy mouth washes are:
- add a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt or baking soda in 8 ounces of water.
- equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water (do not use longer than 2 days)

Listerine has an antibacterial product called "Zero Listerine" which contains no alcohol.

Mouthwashes containing alcohol and lemon glycerin swabs should be avoided because the alcohol will cause burning sensations in the sores. Mouthwashes that may be used contain salt or baking soda.

Two home remedy mouth washes are:
- add a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt or baking soda in 8 ounces of water.
- equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water (do not use longer than 2 days)

Listerine has an antibacterial product called "Zero Listerine" which contains no alcohol.

Mouthwashes containing alcohol and lemon glycerin swabs should be avoided because the alcohol will cause burning sensations in the sores.

Oral mucositis is inflammation and ulceration in the mouth. Oral mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments and radio therapy. Oral mucositis is inflammation and ulceration in the mouth. Oral mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments and radio therapy.