“Is it normal to keep getting oral thrush?”
My mother continues to get oral thrush after we treat it. Is this normal? Is there anything we can do to prevent/manage this problem?
8 Answers
Reoccurring thrush infection indicates your mother has some systemic problems. Have your mother see her medical specialist. Your mother may already be aware of some problem.
Reoccurring oral thrush is not normal and often is related to a dietary imbalance. A healthy diet along with appropriate supplements can often improve if not eliminate the issue.
No, You may need a prescription mouth rinse and to be evaluated as to why you are are having yeast overgrowth in your mouth. Probiotics my help. There is likely an underlying issue with your body's natural flora.
Thrush is caused by a fungus that 40% of the population has in their mouths at all times. The fungus gets out of control usually when the immune system is compromised and most often in the very young or very old. You better check with your dentist and/or physician.
Make sure that A1C test is normal (blood sugar level). She may have another systemic condition that allows this problem to recur. Needs to have thorough hygiene, especially before going to bed. Promptly rinse mouth with Chlorhexidine when signs of recurrence appear.
Candida, or oral thrush as you may know it, is a fungus that can appear intra-orally from medication, ill-fitting dentures, or other systemic and immune compromised disease. You should definitely follow up with your dentist so they can find the root cause of the recurrence.
An oral surgeon or periodontist would possibly be able to isolate the bacteria or virus which is causing the discomfort of thrush. A microscopic slide and laboratory examination will yield the best medium treat this most discomforting syndrome.
No, it is is not normal—need to review medications and possibly have oral pathologist examine
