Ask A Doctor: How Can We Prevent Oral Candidiasis?

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Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

It’s important to keep good oral hygiene, not forgetting to take care of dentures whenever used. If a person has diabetes, it’s essential to keep it controlled. Some medications can lead to oral thrush, especially inhaled corticosteroids. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to how to use them. Oral candidiasis might be a signal of low immunity. It may be important to have medical attention or be aware of any factor that might be harming your immune system.

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.

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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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