Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Prolonged use of certain antibiotics can lead to the developement of oral thrush, it is the infection of mouth caused by candida fungus. Signs are presence of raised creamy white lesions in oral cavity along with pain.
It is well treated with antifungal drugs, consult the treating Dentist for detailed clinical examination.
You can go with symptomatic treatment at home by regular mouth rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash solution.
Maintain a good oral hygieneand drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Avoid eating carbonated drinks and smoking as it may worsen the condition.

Hope this helps out.

Regards.

hi there
thanks for asking your query

Oral thrush is caused by a fungus candida,also known as yeast
Candida albicans fungus is naturally found in the mouth in small amounts. Oral thrush develops when these levels increase. This can be the result of a taking certain medications (particularly inhaled steroids), poor oral hygiene, smoking, or a weakened immune system

it is treated by antifungal drugs,nystatin drops should be used along with reducing the dose of antibiotics after consulting your doctor
oral thrush is also reduced my maintaining good oral hygiene,
use of antifungal mouthwash is also best for treating oral thrush

thanks

Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
Thrush is a yeast infection of the mucus membranes in the mouth and on the tongue. Thrush causes white patches in the mouth and on the tongue.
Thrush is also common in the elderly because of weakened immune systems.
Some people get thrush when they take certain medications like antibiotics or inhaled corticosteroids.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.

Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

It appears your dental health is good as your going for dental implants.

I hope you have good oral hygiene too,as maintenance of good hygiene is mandatory with oral implants.

Therfore it appears that though you have oral thrush,but it has a systemic cause.

you can see your physician for culture sensitivity test and exact diagnosis for systemic causes.

Can you please elaborate little more upon your medical history too(If you have any),as you have mentioned oral nystatin is ineffective.

Fluconazole might help in this case.

For further query please let me know.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.

Hello and welcome to hcm forum,

The cause of developing oral thrush has to be ruled out.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Usually such lesions subside after 2-3 weeks.
tOPICAL STEROIDS can be applied.
Frequent warm saline gargle may help.
Use soft-bristled toothbrush and dental floss to clean.
Chlorhexidine mouthrinses can be used.
Take care.

Hello there ,

Thanks for writing your query,

Prolonged use of certain antibiotics are associated with recurrent development of oral thrush.

xerostomia or dry mouth makes the oral cavity susceptible to any kind of infection, bacterial or fungal including oral candidiasis (fungus).

I would suggest you to consult your treating doctor for a detailed clinical examination. If you also have be suffering with xerostomia, you may discuss with your physician and talk to him about the drug induced xerostomia and thereby oral thrush.

The following are a few simple treatments of oral thrush:
1. You can do symptomatic treatment at home by regular mouth rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash like betadine or chlorhexidine or simply with lukewarm saline water.
2. Maintain good oral hygiene , drink lot of water and keep yourself hydrated , avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks and smoking as it may worsen the condition.

Get well soon ,

take care.




i hope this helps ,

take care.