chemotherapy /teeth

my teeth are breaking since chemotherapy, many cavities have appeared, i had a very ulcerated  mouth and throat resulting from the treatment, i am on a pension and i am not in any health care, the public system in australia, for dental care, is a waiting list, of many years, i have teeth that need urgent attention, i am in ongoing pain, please what can i do? is there any help? or advice? which would help this.


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[scottma]

You need to see an oral medicine specialist to manage oral complications of chemotherapy. Your rampant caries may be associated with xerostomia. if xerostomia is present, daily application of topical fluoride is mandatory. Seeing a dentist who can offer you floride treatment is advised.