Bleeding Gums

I am taking the drug Tarceva and noted during the last week that my gums are bleeding when I clean my teeth and that this is getting progressively worse, I use a toothpaste for sensitivity and mouthwash - is this a side effect of the drug ??? My dentist seems reluctant to do anything while I am on Chemotherapy ... could the Doctors do anthing to help?

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    Your dentist is being very vigilant at not wanting to do invasive work on your gum/teeth whilst you are on chemo. It can risk infection..  I would talk to your chemo team about it when you are next there and they will advice you about oral health and the side-effects of your drugs x