The Oral Health Foundation has voiced disappointment after the Government confirmed it has no plans to offer free NHS dental care to people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
The decision was made in response to a recent public petition by The Swallows charity, which called for free dental treatment for these patients.
While the Government acknowledged that cancer treatment can cause serious oral health problems, it said there are currently no plans to remove NHS dental charges for this group.
Head and neck cancer treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy can cause lasting damage to the mouth. Many patients are left with severe dry mouth, tooth decay, infections, pain, and problems eating or speaking.
For some people, these complications last for years and require ongoing dental care.
It is very disappointing that there are no plans to provide free dental care for people with head and neck cancer.
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