Chemotherapy affects the whole body. It disrupts cell division. This has effects in the mouth; ulceration and discomfort from the oral mucous membrane; reduced salivation and increased tendency to oral infections.
What to do?
Good oral hygiene, especially flossing. Soft food. Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Sucking ice chips. Soluble aspirin mouthwash. Artificial saliva.
Also (surprise!) a checkup.
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