Customer question:
Can we get fungus in the mouth? - question from an anonymous customer
Pharmacist's answer:
Oral thrush, also called oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in which the Candida Albicans fungus overgrows the lining of the mouth. Candida is a typical microorganism usually found in the mouth, but sometimes it can overgrow and cause many unpleasant symptoms.
Typically, you may not even notice the symptoms of an oral yeast infection at first.
Signs and symptoms of this type of infection may include:
- creamy white lesions on the tongue, inside of the cheeks, and sometimes on the palate, gums, and tonsils
- redness, irritation, and pain under the denture (denture stomatitis)
- slightly raised lesions that resemble cottage cheese in the video and structure
- redness, burning, or pain that may be severe enough to cause difficulty eating or swallowing
- slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or injured
- loss of taste
You can get oral thrush if you:
- long-term use of antibiotics
- you use an asthma inhaler
- you have undergone chemotherapy
There are some things you can do to prevent oral thrush:
- Take care of your teeth: brush them twice a day, clean your dentures, and go for regular check-ups, even if you have dentures
- brush your gums and tongue with a soft toothbrush if you have no teeth
- regularly sterilize prostheses and inhalation devices
- rinse your mouth after eating or taking medicine
- go for regular check-ups if you have a long-term illness such as diabetes
- don't wear dentures if they don't fit properly
- do not wear the prosthesis at night
- don't smoke
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