15. Mouthwash
Mouthwashes generally contain antifungal chemicals and may help treat oral thrush. Hence, they show quick and effective action against fungal infections (20), (21).
Rinse your mouth after every meal with any antifungal mouthwash containing fluconazole. Follow this regimen at least thrice daily.
Note: While home treatments for oral thrush may help with mild symptoms, they cannot replace professional medical treatment. Severe, persistent, or recurrent cases may be signs of an underlying medical disease that requires treatment. If symptoms worsen, spread, or do not improve within a few days, consult a doctor or dentist for proper diagnosis and care.
In addition to these remedies, you can also follow a few tips to prevent oral thrush, increase the efficacy of your treatment, and accelerate your recovery. Adopting a candida diet can further support your efforts by reducing the yeast that contributes to oral thrush, helping to maintain a balanced oral environment and promote quicker healing.
Preventing Oral Thrush
Brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss regularly.
In case you are using a Corticosteroidi inhaler, rinse your mouth after every use.
If you are on antibiotics, include yogurt in your diet.
If you are affected by a vaginal yeast infection, treat it immediately.
Disinfect your dentures, especially after a mouth infection.
Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater.
Avoid intake of sugar and sweets. Also, stay away from pork meat, fish like tuna and swordfish, some dairy products, processed vegetable oils, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks.
Follow a diet rich in vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, vegetables, proteins, and fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi.
Avoid smoking, as it may weaken the immune system and increase the risk of oral thrush.
Excessive alcohol use can irritate the mouth and create an environment conducive to fungal growth.
Dry air can irritate the mouth and increase the risk of infection. Using a humidifier can help keep your mouth moist.
Oral thrush is often mild and is not a cause for concern. The symptoms are also usually moderate and can be treated quite easily. Although the remedies mentioned here can help in the treatment of oral thrush to a large extent, it is better to see your doctor if the condition persists. You must also always follow a healthy diet and practice good oral hygiene to prevent the recurrence of this infection in the future.
In the following section, we will look at the causes of oral thrush.
Causes of Oral Thrush
Causes In Adults
Cancer treatments: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy have the potential to damage the mucous membranes of your mouth and lead to oral infections (22).
Dentures: Wearing dentures can lead to oral thrush. This is one reason the condition could be common in older people using dentures. However, there is no significant research in this regard.
Diseases: Those affected by diseases like AIDS and diabetes can develop oral thrush (23), (24).
Smoking: Smoking can lead to oral thrush (25). However, the exact mechanism of how smoking elevates the growth of candida species is not clear yet.
Medications: The use of medications like antibiotics and corticosteroids may also result in oral thrush. However, clear scientific research is lacking in this aspect.
Causes In Infants
Contracted from mothers: Most infants contract oral thrush at birth from their mothers. This is usually the case if the mothers have a history of vaginal yeast infection caused by the same fungus that causes oral thrush (26).
Antibiotics: Chances of developing oral thrush are higher in babies when the mother has taken a prolonged course of antibiotics or if the child is administered high doses of antibiotics (27).
Weak immunity: Babies have weak immunity, and hence, they may easily get infected by the fungus and develop oral thrush.
According to a study conducted to assess the relation between viral infections like COVID-19 and oral thrush, it was found that there is a potential risk of oral thrush for those affected with COVID-19. Of the 889 patients affected with COVID-19, 14 (1.6%) had oral candidiasis.
Irrespective of the cause, the symptoms associated with oral thrush are often common. Following are the symptoms of oral thrush.
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