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Hi, My gums went bad on chemo as well, but they have stabilized on herceptin. I had to have a graft from the pallatte sp? to cover the gum that shrank away. I don't know of any supplements but you can ask your onc nurse for magic mouthwash to kill the pain. I guess you should alternate between a periodontist and your dentist every 3 months. The periodontist said he hadn't heard of chemo specifically causing problems but thought perhaps steroidal premeds hinder healing. Regular dentist says chemo causes drymouth and drymouth causes gum disease. OTC Biotene toothpaste helps with drymouth but there are also prescription rinses for it. I was beginning to feel like the lone crazy person with gum problems. I'm fastidious with my teeth but feel like it's been a real battle. I think it's also genetic for me as most of my relatives lost their teeth in their twenties. Good luck, BB
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