You are more likely to get an infection, which can be dangerous when you are receiving cancer treatment. If the side effects are bad, you may not be able to keep up with your cancer treatment. Your doctor may need to cut back on your cancer treatment or may even stop it. You may have certain side effects in your mouth from radiation. Another person may have different problems.
Some problems go away after treatment.
Others last a long time, while some may never go away. A lot of cavities. Loss of taste. Sore mouth and gums. Jaw bone changes.