Is Dental Bleeding Associated With Yeast Infection?
I had to take an antibiotic for a possible infection in my mouth. I have had oral cancer (toungue resection) with radiation 12 years ago. The last few years I have had to have lower teeth extracted. Long healing time and infection. I live in Mich. But am in Florida now. I think I now have a yeast infection in my mouth. I s bleeding associated with oral yeast infection ? I have nystatin liquid with me and have been using for a few days.
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. Yeast infections such as Candida were an indicator of much larger underlying diseases such as diabetes mellitus, malignant tumors, and chronic infections. (Sort of the miners canary.) When antibiotics are used, there is a flip-flop in the balance of the natural occurring flora in the mouth (and elsewhere) where the normal flora is damaged by the antibiotic therapy to the advantage of the fungus, which then blooms. Antifungal drugs are available in different forms: for example as mouthwashes, ointments, lozenges, syrups, tablets or infusions. Topical antifungal agents include nystatin and clotrimazole (or other closely related agents), either of which may be applied directly to the oral lesions as a dissolving lozenge or in a liquid wash. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Is Dental Bleeding Associated With Yeast Infection?
Hello, Thanks for your query. Yeast infections such as Candida were an indicator of much larger underlying diseases such as diabetes mellitus, malignant tumors, and chronic infections. (Sort of the miners canary.) When antibiotics are used, there is a flip-flop in the balance of the natural occurring flora in the mouth (and elsewhere) where the normal flora is damaged by the antibiotic therapy to the advantage of the fungus, which then blooms. Antifungal drugs are available in different forms: for example as mouthwashes, ointments, lozenges, syrups, tablets or infusions. Topical antifungal agents include nystatin and clotrimazole (or other closely related agents), either of which may be applied directly to the oral lesions as a dissolving lozenge or in a liquid wash. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care