Hi this may seem like a random question but what toothpaste do people use during chemotherapy as I've had a few mouth issues and I'm currently using Sensodyne toothpaste as I have had sensitive gums but feel like the toothpaste is burning my tongue. Then my tounge looks red . Maybe taste changes during chemotherapy. Thanks.
Use a paste which has no sodium laurel sulphate (sls) which can be an irritant. Sensodyne make one but so do Aldi and it’s much cheaper! Also, rinsing with salt water a couple of times a day works wonders.
I think I’ll be trying Weleda Calendula toothpaste - fennel flavor - but Tom’s have a few kinds on Amazon. They do fennel, too, and spearmint if you like it. I’m not wild about peppermint at the best of times.
Hi, I'd second the idea of a salt water rinse. It helps with hygiene and is much more bearable than mouthwash, which I also found super super spicy. I stuck with the mildest toothpaste I could find but it was pretty tough during chemo, everything tasted super spicy. Best wishes
I also rinse my mouth in olive oil (cold pressed, virgin etc) 3 x a week. It’s done more for my gum issues than the hygenist ever did. So I will be continuing with that when the chaemo starts - or upping it.
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