How Can We Prevent Oral Candidiasis? A Review By Doctors

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Expert opinion from Sai Kiran Donakanti

MBB, DNB · 1 years of experience · India

1. Systemic treatment includes tablets (Nystatin pills)or Diflucan suspension. 2. External treatment is best performed with rinses, antifungal topical applications, gels, creams. 3. Appropriate oral hygiene. 4. Patients wearing a denture should see that the denture is cleaned on a daily basis in order to prevent the proliferation of pathogens. 5. Avoid Smoking 6. Regularly monitored blood sugar levels. 7. Avoid foods which contains excessive sugars and yeast. 8. Regular dental examination are of crucial importance.

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

Rinsing the mouth, brushing the teeth, cleaning the spaces between teeth, carefully removing plaque and bits of food, and seeing a dentist at least once a year can prevent oral candidiasis. Preventing immunosuppressive conditions. Maintaining good health is the primary requirement to prevent oral candidiasis.

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Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

The specific ways to prevent or reduce the risk of developing candida infections include 1) Brush your teeth atleast twice a day, 2) See your dentist regularly especially if you are a patient of severe diabetes, 3) Rinse your mouth, 4) Keep your dentures clean.

Disclaimer: This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.