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.gf-lead{font-size:17px}\n  .gf-card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  .gf-card,.gf-note,.gf-warning,.gf-care-pathway,.gf-source-box{padding:19px}\n  .gf-cta{padding:22px 19px}\n  .gf-btn-gold,.gf-btn-white{display:block;width:100%;text-align:center;margin-right:0}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<header class=\"gf-radio-hero\">\n  <span class=\"gf-radio-eyebrow\">Oral health \u00b7 head &amp; neck radiotherapy \u00b7 Stockholm<\/span>\n  <h1>Dental Care Before Radiotherapy in Stockholm \u2013 Oral Health Assessment Before Cancer Treatment<\/h1>\n  <p class=\"gf-lead\">\n    <strong>Dental care before radiotherapy<\/strong> is especially important when radiation will involve the head and neck. Dental infections, teeth with a poor prognosis, dry mouth, mucosal problems and future healing need to be assessed early so dental treatment can be coordinated with cancer care.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    At Gloss &amp; Floss in S\u00f6dermalm, we can assist with general dental assessment, radiographs when indicated, treatment of dental infection, preventive planning and follow-up. If your oncology team has arranged referral to hospital dentistry or specialist dental care, that pathway should be followed and prioritised.\n  <\/p>\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"gf-care-pathway\">\n  <h2>Important: follow the oncology care pathway<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    The Swedish national head-and-neck cancer care programme recommends dental-status assessment before radiotherapy or cytostatic treatment by a dentist or oral\/maxillofacial surgeon working within hospital dentistry. Gloss &amp; Floss can complement this with general dental care and preventive follow-up when appropriate, but does not replace coordination by your oncology team or hospital dental service.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gf-cta\">\n  <h2>Do you need a dental assessment before radiotherapy?<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    If head and neck radiotherapy is planned, dental assessment is often time-sensitive. Arrange it as early as possible and bring your treatment plan, expected start date, medication list and information about any hospital-dentistry referral.\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n    <a class=\"gf-btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-consultation\/\">Book a dental assessment<\/a>\n    <a class=\"gf-btn-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/emergency-dentalcare\/\">Emergency dental care<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"gf-updated\"><strong>Last fact-checked:<\/strong> 29 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n<nav class=\"gf-radio-nav\" aria-label=\"Page navigation\">\n  <a href=\"#why\">Why dental care first?<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#clearance\">Dental clearance<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#assessment\">Assessment process<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#timing\">Timing<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#during-treatment\">During treatment<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#after-treatment\">After treatment<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#support\">Dental support<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section id=\"why\">\n  <h2>Why is dental care needed before head and neck radiotherapy?<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Infection in teeth, periodontal tissues or the jaw can become more difficult to manage when the body is undergoing cancer treatment. Head and neck radiotherapy can also affect salivary glands, oral mucosa, jawbone, mouth opening and healing. For these reasons, oral health should be assessed before treatment begins.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    The Swedish national care programme specifically recommends dental-status assessment before radiotherapy or cytostatic treatment and emphasises optimal oral hygiene and dental-hygienist follow-up during and after treatment.\n  <\/p>\n  <div class=\"gf-note\">\n    <h3>Quick overview<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Before treatment:<\/strong> dental examination, radiographs when needed, infection control, fluoride planning and assessment of teeth with uncertain prognosis.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>During treatment:<\/strong> support for dry mouth, mucosal symptoms, caries risk, infection signs and oral-hygiene difficulties.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>After treatment:<\/strong> long-term monitoring of saliva, caries, periodontal health, mucosa, trismus and the need for cautious surgical planning.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Key point:<\/strong> dental treatment in a previously irradiated jaw requires individual risk assessment.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"clearance\">\n  <h2>What does dental clearance before radiotherapy mean?<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Dental clearance does not mean that every patient receives the same treatment or that teeth are removed routinely. The aim is to identify infection and teeth with a poor prognosis that may create problems during or after cancer treatment.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    Depending on the findings, care may include caries treatment, assessment of previously root-treated teeth, periodontal treatment, extraction when a tooth cannot be safely maintained, fluoride prevention and a clear oral-hygiene plan.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Dental infection<\/h3><p><span class=\"gf-label\">We assess<\/span>Caries, apical infection, previous root treatment, pain and swelling.<\/p><p><span class=\"gf-label\">Why it matters<\/span>Untreated infection can cause acute problems during cancer treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Periodontal health<\/h3><p><span class=\"gf-label\">We assess<\/span>Bleeding, periodontal pockets, calculus, mobility and active inflammation.<\/p><p><span class=\"gf-label\">Why it matters<\/span>Active disease and teeth with poor prognosis may need treatment before major medical therapy.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Teeth with poor prognosis<\/h3><p><span class=\"gf-label\">We assess<\/span>Whether a tooth can be predictably maintained in the relevant risk area.<\/p><p><span class=\"gf-label\">Why it matters<\/span>Extraction after jaw irradiation can require greater caution.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Saliva and caries risk<\/h3><p><span class=\"gf-label\">We assess<\/span>Existing dry mouth, caries activity, diet, fluoride needs and ability to maintain hygiene.<\/p><p><span class=\"gf-label\">Why it matters<\/span>Reduced salivary function can markedly increase caries risk.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Oral mucosa and mouth opening<\/h3><p><span class=\"gf-label\">We assess<\/span>Ulcers, irritation, suspected fungal infection, trismus risk and practical cleaning ability.<\/p><p><span class=\"gf-label\">Why it matters<\/span>Oral-care routines may need adaptation when tissues are sore or mouth opening is reduced.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"assessment\">\n  <h2>How the dental assessment works<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    The assessment is adapted to your diagnosis, planned cancer treatment and timetable. If treatment is due to start soon, measures affecting infection risk and safety are prioritised.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-steps\">\n    <div class=\"gf-step\"><h3>Review of your medical situation<\/h3><p>We review the planned cancer treatment, expected start date, medications, symptoms and previous dental care.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-step\"><h3>Clinical dental examination<\/h3><p>We assess teeth, restorations, gums, oral mucosa, hygiene, infection signs and dental prognosis.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-step\"><h3>Imaging when indicated<\/h3><p>Dental radiographs and, when clinically justified, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-imaging\/\">dental imaging<\/a> may support the assessment of roots, jawbone and hidden infection.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-step\"><h3>Management of infection and risk<\/h3><p>Caries, root infection, periodontal disease or teeth with poor prognosis are prioritised according to urgency and the oncology timetable.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-step\"><h3>Preventive plan<\/h3><p>Fluoride, oral hygiene, dental-hygienist support, saliva management and follow-up are planned according to risk.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-step\"><h3>Ongoing follow-up<\/h3><p>After treatment starts or finishes, recall is adjusted according to saliva function, caries risk, tissue condition and your medical situation.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"timing\">\n  <h2>Timing: when should dental treatment be completed?<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Dental assessment should take place as early as possible after head and neck radiotherapy is planned. If a tooth needs to be removed, the procedure should be scheduled early enough for adequate healing before radiotherapy. There is no single interval that is appropriate for every patient.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    Timing depends on the radiation field, treatment start date, wound healing, infection risk and the oncology plan. <strong>Cancer treatment should never be postponed by the patient on their own initiative for dental treatment.<\/strong> When time is limited, the dentist and oncology team need to prioritise together what is essential before treatment and what can safely wait.\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"during-treatment\">\n  <h2>Oral health during cancer treatment<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    During head and neck radiotherapy, and sometimes during intensive systemic cancer treatment, the mouth may become more sensitive. Possible problems include mucositis, soreness, altered taste, thick or reduced saliva, fungal infection, increased caries risk and difficulty maintaining oral hygiene.\n  <\/p>\n  <div class=\"gf-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Dry mouth<\/h3><p>Reduced or altered saliva can affect comfort, swallowing, speech and caries risk.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Sore oral tissues<\/h3><p>Mucositis and irritation can make brushing, eating and swallowing more difficult.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Caries risk<\/h3><p>Low saliva and dietary changes can accelerate tooth decay, making fluoride and preventive care important.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Mouth opening<\/h3><p>Jaw stiffness or trismus may make eating and oral hygiene more difficult and can require multidisciplinary support.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"after-treatment\">\n  <h2>Long-term dental care after radiotherapy<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Oral-health effects can persist long after radiotherapy. Follow-up therefore needs to be risk-based rather than limited to the treatment period. The national care programme recommends dental-hygienist follow-up during and after treatment.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <caption>Examples of long-term oral-health issues after head and neck radiotherapy<\/caption>\n      <thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>What may need follow-up<\/th><th>Related information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td><strong>Dry mouth<\/strong><\/td><td>Saliva, comfort, oral mucosa and caries risk.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dry-mouth\/\">Dry mouth<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Caries prevention<\/strong><\/td><td>Fluoride plan, new lesions and high-risk tooth surfaces.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/fluoride-treatment\/\">Fluoride treatment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Periodontal health<\/strong><\/td><td>Bleeding, pockets, calculus and oral hygiene.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/tooth-loss-treatment\/\">Periodontal treatment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Dental hygiene<\/strong><\/td><td>Individual professional cleaning and preventive support.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-hygienist-treatments\/\">Dental hygienist treatments<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Future surgery<\/strong><\/td><td>Extraction, implant or other surgery requires careful planning in a previously irradiated area.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/oral-surgery\/\">Oral surgery<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-note\">\n    <h3>Implants and surgery after radiotherapy<\/h3>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-implants\/\">Dental implants<\/a> may be possible in selected patients after radiotherapy, but this is not routine planning. Radiation dose and field, bone quality, healing, time since treatment, medical history and the treating team&#8217;s recommendations all need to be considered. Alternative prosthetic solutions may sometimes be safer or more appropriate.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"support\">\n  <h2>Dental support and cost questions in Sweden<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Dental care that is directly linked to head and neck radiotherapy may, in some circumstances, be covered by regional Swedish rules for dental care as part of disease treatment. Which procedures are included, what patient fee applies and which provider may deliver the care depend on referral, regional decision and the care pathway.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    Gloss &amp; Floss can help you understand what documentation may be needed and direct you appropriately, but we cannot promise regional reimbursement or healthcare-level patient fees before eligibility and provider requirements have been confirmed.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    For official Swedish information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1177.se\/sa-fungerar-varden\/kostnader-och-ersattningar\/kostnader-och-ersattningar-inom-tandvard\/tandvard-i-samband-med-vissa-sjukdomar-och-sjukdomsbehandlingar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1177: dental care related to certain diseases and disease treatments<\/a>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section>\n  <h2>What should you bring to the appointment?<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Your planned cancer treatment and expected start date.<\/li>\n    <li>Information about the radiation field if you have received it.<\/li>\n    <li>Contact details for your oncology unit or treating team.<\/li>\n    <li>An up-to-date medication list.<\/li>\n    <li>Previous dental radiographs or records if available.<\/li>\n    <li>Information about pain, swelling, bleeding, loose teeth, ulcers or dry mouth.<\/li>\n    <li>Any referral, certificate or regional documentation related to dental care before cancer treatment.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n  <h2>When should you seek urgent dental or medical assessment?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"gf-warning\">\n    <h3>Seek prompt assessment if you develop:<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Swelling of the mouth, jaw, face or neck.<\/li>\n      <li>Fever, worsening general condition or rapidly increasing symptoms.<\/li>\n      <li>Pus, foul taste, increasing dental pain or difficulty chewing.<\/li>\n      <li>Significant bleeding, severe oral soreness or an ulcer that is not healing.<\/li>\n      <li>Difficulty opening the mouth, swallowing or maintaining oral hygiene.<\/li>\n      <li>Suspected dental infection shortly before cancer treatment is due to start.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0\">For acute dental problems, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/emergency-dentalcare\/\">emergency dental care<\/a> page.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n  <h2>Why choose Gloss &amp; Floss for supporting dental care?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"gf-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Medically cautious assessment<\/h3><p>Dental decisions are considered in relation to the planned cancer treatment, risks and timetable.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Infection-focused planning<\/h3><p>We assess caries, root infection, periodontal disease and teeth with uncertain prognosis.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Preventive support<\/h3><p>Fluoride, oral hygiene, dry-mouth support and dental-hygienist care can be integrated into the plan.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gf-card\"><h3>Clear care-pathway boundaries<\/h3><p>When hospital dentistry or specialist care is required, we support rather than replace that pathway.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"gf-cta\">\n  <h2>Do you need dental planning before or after radiotherapy?<\/h2>\n  <p>We can review oral health, infection risk, preventive needs and the appropriate next step in relation to your medical treatment.<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n    <a class=\"gf-btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-consultation\/\">Book an assessment<\/a>\n    <a class=\"gf-btn-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/preventive-measures\/\">Preventive dental care<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section>\n  <h2>Related dental services<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-consultation\/\">Dental consultation<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-imaging\/\">Dental imaging<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-hygienist-treatments\/\">Dental hygienist treatments<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/fluoride-treatment\/\">Fluoride treatment<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dry-mouth\/\">Dry mouth<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/preventive-measures\/\">Preventive measures<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/root-canal-treatments\/\">Root canal treatment<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/tooth-loss-treatment\/\">Periodontal treatment<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/oral-surgery\/\">Oral surgery<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-implants\/\">Dental implants<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/emergency-dentalcare\/\">Emergency dental care<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gf-source-box\">\n  <h2>Sources and clinical fact-check<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    This page has been fact-checked against the Swedish national head-and-neck cancer care programme and 1177. These sources support dental assessment before head and neck radiotherapy, dental-hygienist follow-up during and after treatment, preventive care for dry mouth and caries risk, and particular caution with later invasive dental procedures in previously irradiated areas.\n  <\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/kunskapsbanken.cancercentrum.se\/diagnoser\/huvud-och-halscancer\/vardprogram\/omvardnad-och-rehabilitering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Cancer Centres Sweden \u2013 National head and neck cancer care programme: dental care<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1177.se\/sjukdomar--besvar\/cancer\/cancerformer\/huvud-halscancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1177 \u2013 Head and neck cancer<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1177.se\/sjukdomar--besvar\/mun-och-tander\/mun-lappar-och-tunga\/muntorrhet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1177 \u2013 Dry mouth<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"faq\">\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions about dental care before radiotherapy<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"gf-faq\">\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Why should I see a dentist before head and neck radiotherapy?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Dental infections and teeth with a poor prognosis can become difficult to manage during or after cancer treatment. Early dental assessment helps identify infection risks, plan necessary treatment and establish preventive oral care before therapy starts.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>What does dental clearance before radiotherapy mean?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Dental clearance means assessing the teeth, gums, oral mucosa and jaws for infection and other risks before cancer treatment. It may include treating caries or periodontal disease, reviewing root-treated teeth, removing a tooth when prognosis is poor and planning fluoride and oral-hygiene support.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>When should a tooth be removed before radiotherapy?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Teeth are not removed routinely. Extraction is considered when prognosis is poor or infection risk is high in a relevant area. If removal is necessary it should be planned as early as possible so adequate healing can occur before radiotherapy. Exact timing must be coordinated with the oncology team.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>What happens if a dental infection is still present when cancer treatment starts?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>An untreated infection may cause pain, swelling or an acute dental problem during a period when the body is already under significant treatment stress. This is why infections should be assessed and prioritised early.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>How can head and neck radiotherapy affect saliva and caries risk?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Radiotherapy involving salivary glands can reduce saliva flow or change saliva consistency. Reduced saliva can markedly increase the risk of dry mouth, oral discomfort and rapid dental caries, so fluoride and preventive follow-up are often important.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>What can help with dry mouth after radiotherapy?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Management may include frequent water intake, saliva-stimulating or saliva-substitute products, careful diet choices, daily fluoride according to an individual plan and regular professional follow-up. Advice should be adapted to your medical treatment and symptoms.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>How often should I see a dental hygienist after radiotherapy?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>There is no single interval for everyone. The Swedish national head-and-neck cancer care programme recommends dental-hygienist follow-up during and after treatment. Visit frequency should be individualised according to saliva function, caries risk, oral hygiene, periodontal health and recovery.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Can dental implants be placed after radiotherapy?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Sometimes, but implant treatment after jaw irradiation requires special risk assessment. Radiation dose and field, bone condition, healing, time since treatment, medical history and the recommendations of the treating care team all need to be considered.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Is dental care before radiotherapy urgent?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>It is often time-sensitive. Dental assessment should be arranged as early as possible once head and neck radiotherapy is planned so necessary measures can be prioritised without unnecessary delay.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Can dental care related to radiotherapy be covered under Swedish healthcare-fee rules?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>In some situations, dental care that forms part of treatment for disease may fall under regional Swedish rules and be charged similarly to healthcare. Eligibility depends on referral, diagnosis, regional approval and care pathway. Gloss &#038; Floss cannot guarantee such coverage before eligibility is confirmed.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>What should I bring to the dental appointment?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Bring your cancer-treatment plan or start date if available, medication list, information about the planned radiation field, contact details for your oncology team, previous dental records or radiographs if available, and any referral or certificate related to your treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Do I need to go through hospital dentistry?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>If your oncology team has referred you to hospital dentistry or specialist dental care, that pathway should be followed. The Swedish national care programme recommends dental-status assessment before radiotherapy or cytostatic treatment by a dentist or oral\/maxillofacial surgeon working within hospital dentistry.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Can cancer treatment be postponed because of dental treatment?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>Decisions about starting or changing cancer treatment must be made by the treating oncology team. Dental assessment should take place as early as possible so necessary dental measures can be prioritised without avoidable delay.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"gf-radio-faq\">\n        <summary>Is this page only relevant to radiotherapy?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gf-radio-faq-answer\"><p>The strongest dental recommendations on this page relate to head and neck radiotherapy. Some principles, such as infection control and oral-hygiene planning, may also be relevant before intensive chemotherapy or other cancer treatment, but the exact pathway should be determined by the oncology and dental teams.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"gf-cta\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n  <h2>Next step: arrange an oral-health assessment<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    If head and neck radiotherapy is planned, arrange dental assessment as early as possible. 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