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Can Flouride Gel Cause Cancer?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: I would also like to know about flouride gels. as I have also been prescribed by a dentist to use it. the cont is 2%. as they are giving me radiation on my cheeks,mandibular and sub mandibular (neck region) more on right part of my face as Iam been operated twice there and less on the left part of my face.the dentist told me to use it in a tray which is been specifically made for my remaining dentures and also told me to keep it applied for five minutes every night of my whole life. he also said that it is good for me that if not used as advised i'll lose my teeth.which is healthy right now but he said due to radiation it will decay. I can only rince my mouth after 2 hours and then only I can eat or drink.now the scene here is little awkward cause the flouride gels instructions are for very lesser time and period. as u might be knowing the XXXXXXX effects of flouride gel.that it also cause cancer.iam sending u an attached picture of the flouride which I bought yesterday please suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Dipti Singh (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It is safe and you can continue with it. Detailed Answer: Hello, XXXX This is Dr. Dipti XXXXXXX here to answer your query. Actually the concentration of flouride which is used for oral rinsing is very less and it can not cause cancer. In your case as you are getting radiations it is necessary to maintain your teeth because radiation causes caries which is again very painful. So please do not be worried and continue with the mouthwash as it is safe. I have seen the picture of it. Hope it will help you. Thank you Regards Dr. DIPTI XXXXXXX
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Follow up: Dr. Dipti Singh (3 hours later)
so it be used twice six months like mentioned on the flouride bottle or daily like prescribed by the dentist.
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Answered by Dr. Dipti Singh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Better use it daily. Detailed Answer: Hello, Actually the concentration which is written on the bottle is 2% of sodium fluoride, It is used semiannually when your teeth are in healthy condition and you are not getting any radiotherapy. But in your case it is recommended daily as you are on radiotherapy for which you are prone to dental caries, better you should use it daily. But be in follow up to dentist, and if you notice some kind of discoloration, then you have to stop using it. Otherwise it is safe. Thank you Regards Dr. Dipti Singh
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Can Flouride Gel Cause Cancer?

Brief Answer: It is safe and you can continue with it. Detailed Answer: Hello, XXXX This is Dr. Dipti XXXXXXX here to answer your query. Actually the concentration of flouride which is used for oral rinsing is very less and it can not cause cancer. In your case as you are getting radiations it is necessary to maintain your teeth because radiation causes caries which is again very painful. So please do not be worried and continue with the mouthwash as it is safe. I have seen the picture of it. Hope it will help you. Thank you Regards Dr. DIPTI XXXXXXX