Jacksonville Dentist         Jose M Martinez DMD PA        Cosmetic Dentistry

Southpoint Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

6817 Southpoint Parkway Suite 302 = Jacksonville FL = 32216 = (904) 296-6820
 

Mouth complications related to cancer treatment

Each year about 400,000 people (including many in the Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra 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. Martinez.

Dr. Martinez 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 Southpoint Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry 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 (904) 296-6820.

 

 

 


Dental Mouth Cancer Treatment
In Jacksonville Florida and the surrounding
Jacksonville Beach - Ponte Vedra - Orange Park - Mandarin FL areas.