Mouth care Infosheet

This Infosheet explains the causes of mouth problems in myeloma patients and what increases the risk of developing these problems. It also explains the signs and symptoms of mouth problems, and how they are treated and managed.

This Infosheet covers key questions and topics about mouth care, including:

• Mouth care and myeloma
• What are the causes of mouth problems?
• What to look for
• Treatments available
• Preventing mouth problems
• Managing a sore, dry, or infected mouth

Key points you can read about in this Infosheet include:

• Good mouth care in myeloma patients is important to prevent mouth problems
• Mouth problems in myeloma can include sore or inflamed mouth, infection, bleeding gums, or a dry mouth
• Mouth problems can be due to both myeloma and its treatment
• Inspect your mouth every day to see if there are any visible changes to your mouth and report any changes to your healthcare team
• Treatment will depend on what mouth problems you are having
• Preventative measures can help reduce the risk of mouth problems
• Major dental work should be done before you start bisphosphonate treatment, to reduce the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)
• Speak to your healthcare team if you are experiencing symptoms of ONJ
• There are self-management tips to cope with a sore, dry, or an infected mouth

Mouth care Infosheet

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