Parkville Dentist         Burns Dental Care         Family Dentistry

David R Burns DDS
Robert C Burns DDS

8600 Northwest 64th Street = Parkville MO = 64152 = (816) 741-7477
 

Mouth complications related to cancer treatment
 

Each year about 400,000 people (including many in the Parkville, North Kansas City and Kansas City 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. Burns.

Dr. Burns 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 Burns Dental Care 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 (816) 741-7477.

 

 

 


Dental Mouth Cancer Treatment
In Parkville Missouri and the surrounding
North Kansas City - Kansas City - Gladstone - Platte City MO areas.