Noun phrase:

The practice of keeping your mouth clean and healthy to prevent oral diseases, maintain healthy teeth and gums, and prevent bad breath.

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Just in case you don’t have enough appointments with your chemo, oncology/surgery appointments, blood tests, etc. you get to spend any spare time you might have at the dentist.  It really is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Chemo can cause mouth ulcers, and have an effect on the health of your teeth and gums (another delightful side effect).  It’s a good idea to use mouthwash (also helps get rid of the rank metallic taste you’ll have in your mouth) and keep up to date with your dentist visits.

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If nothing else, it makes a change someone fishing about in your mouth instead of prodding your boobs about.