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What Causes Slimy, White Coating Along Bottom Of Gums?

My 13 yr. old daughter has been complaining for about 3 days or so of a thin slimy white coating along the bottom of her gums/lips. it doesnt appear to be conected to the tissue as it can be wiped away or swishing. She also says her throat is sore.
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hello! Read your query.

Your daughter seems to be suffering a candidal infection
Give her lots of water.

A topical ointment nystatin application will be helpful.
Make sure her immune levels are normal.
Good oral hygiene must be maintained.
Regular warm salt water gargle is necessary(thrice daily).

Regards.
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What Causes Slimy, White Coating Along Bottom Of Gums?

Hello! Read your query. Your daughter seems to be suffering a candidal infection Give her lots of water. A topical ointment nystatin application will be helpful. Make sure her immune levels are normal. Good oral hygiene must be maintained. Regular warm salt water gargle is necessary(thrice daily). Regards.