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Oral Thrush Infection - Articles
Oral Yeast Infection – Thrush
by
Mike V.
Posted
Thu 06 Nov 2008 11:40pm
2 Comments
An oral yeast infection in the mouth of infants and adults is called “thrush.” It is usually caused by the tiny yeast called Candida albicans. It appears as thick white... or hypothyroidism are the most at risk for oral yeast infections. Older adults often experience thrush under their dentures.
In AIDS patients, an infection called esophagitis may form
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Side Effect: Oral Thrush
by
Lauren B.
Posted
Wed 27 Aug 2008 8:33am
blood sugar. Oral thrush may also be a side effect of antibiotic treatment, since antibiotics kill off good bacteria as well as infection, resulting in an imbalance in the body's... of oral anti-fungal tablets may be prescribed by a doctor.
Because eating is often difficult or painful with a thrush infection, soft, moist foods, along with plenty of water
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Oral Thrush
by
Sandy
Posted
Fri 22 May 2009 11:44pm
I recently received an e-mail from a patient in regards to an infection she developed in her mouth due to her (MDI) Metered dose inhaler. I think this is an important topic to talk about so all of us using MDI's can be extra careful.
This infection is called "Thrush". It is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth
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Oral Thrush
by
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Posted
Tue 22 Mar 2011 12:03pm
Hi, Dr. Ellie,
My problem is that I developed oral thrush six months after starting to use xylitol (‘Perfect Sweet, 100% granulated xylitol) and it is proving...’t changed my diet. I understand from your blog that xylitol works against thrush, so I can’t understand why I have developed this unpleasant disorder. Apart from that, my health
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Oral Thrush
by
Dr. Ellie Phillips
Posted
Tue 22 Mar 2011 12:00am
Dr. Ellie,
How long should we rinse with Closys, Listerine and Act?
Are you saying no water rinse after brushing w/ toothpaste?
A
Dear A:
The mouth rinses serve different purposes and so they are used accordingly:
Closys is creating "oxygen bubbles" (not exactly - but concept is this) so give it a little tim ...
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Breastfeeding Thrush
by
pehpot
Posted
Mon 23 Aug 2010 2:16am
The reason why I had to go to an OB Gyne was because I was suffering from thrush.. my breast and down there.. I got it from Sati who's experiencing oral thrush. And so to avoid the infection from being passed back and forth, treating Sati's would mean I need to be treated too.
And so the OB suggest that I should stop breastfeeding while being
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Could HPV Infection Be Contracted Orally?
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rajesh moganti
Posted
Mon 26 Jul 2010 2:56am
being exposed and infected with HPV and augmented likelihood of oral cavity and throat cancers. HPV infection is a risk factor similar to alcohol, tobacco and has evolved... cancer. HPV transmission through oral route is very much a possibility.
HPV Infection Transmission Via Oral Route
French kisses or deep kisses or oral sex could lead to the HPV
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Passing Infections and Oral Health
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Dr. Ellie Phillips
Posted
Tue 11 Jan 2011 9:16am
him suddenly got lots of cavities? I read in your blog that cavities are a bacteria and an infection, which was new to me.
I live in the UK and can't find Crest toothpaste, I... - available on Amazon.
Yes, cavities are a transmissible and contagious infection.
If you have healthy teeth - dental 'cleanings" denude teeth of its protective covering
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The significance of oral infections in the treatment of systemic disease
by
Dave W
Posted
Wed 01 Jul 2009 6:47pm
Dr Tim O’Brien is a dental surgeon and an accredited Specialist in Prosthodontics. He is also a Specialist Clinical teacher at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and an Honorary Research associate at University College London.
Your mouth, to a large extent is a ‘bellwether’ for the health of the rest of your body. As Dr O’Brien says; “Dental health may c ...
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