Question 1

can periodex mouthwash cause thrush in someone who uses inhaled steriods daily? no oral antibiotics  prescription for rinse after tooth extractions.

Accepted Answer

Thrush: It is the inhaled steroid that is predisposing you to the thrush.  Make sure you rinse out your mouth well with water after you use your inhaler.

Question 2

sore throat/ white spots was told due to oral thrush.. does it cause sore throat ? not finding much saying it does was giving magic mouthwash. and clotrimazole tablet. back of mouth has red spots looks like blood vessel or something similar ?

Accepted Answer

: Oral thrush, candidiasis, is a fungal infection, an overgrowth of Candida yeast in the mouth. It affects all ages, including adults. While commonly seen in infants and individuals with weakened immune systems, it can still occur in healthy adults. Common symptoms of thrush is a sore throat, the presence of white spots or patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, or other areas of the mouth.

Question 3

is it ok if i use the mouthwash peroxyl for thrush?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: The active ingredient in peroxyl is hydrogen peroxide which is great for cleaning wounds, sores and killing anaerobic bacteria, however, you have a fungal infection (candida).  The treatment of choice is an anti fungal mouthwash like nistatin or Clotrimazole lozenges.   The peroxyl can be used in conjunction with the antifungal mouthwash to speed up healing and cleanse the area.

Question 4

does oral thrush wipe off tongue? have had it for a couple weeks and wasnt sure what it was. got nyastin mouthwash. dont see anything anywhere else. how long till thrush can become complicated. did i wait too long?

Accepted Answer

May be not: If what you think is thrush has cleared with the Nystatin mouth wash you may watch and wait. If it was oral thrush and it recurs, you should consult a doctor as it may be an indication of hormonal or immune imbalance.
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Question 5

yes, i do rise out .  i stopped he inhaler. the dr who prescribed is not responding.   i been on many antifugals and not going away. they cannot put on more because it be unsafe to me. one co-workers thing not oral thrush.  prescribed magic mouthwash. i w

Accepted Answer

Cannot: Cannot diagnose your problem over the computer.  This is an information source.  Would recommend that you see a Dentist, preferably an Oral Medicine specialist.

Question 6

used a mouthwash rinse for the first time. it really dried my mouth out and after about 3 weeks the dr. said i had thrush. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Mouthwash shouldn't cause thrush--it should help prevent it. Find a better mouthwash! i recommend listerine or crest prohealth (or the generic equivalents). The real question is why did you get thrush, since it is unlikely the mouthwash caused the thrush. So what is the underlying health issue that allowed a fungal infection to occur? What did the dr. Say?

Question 7

does listerine mouthwash and/or 3% hydrogen peroxide help cure oral thrush on tongue??

Accepted Answer

No it won't: First, you probably don't have thrush, i.e. infection with yeasts, usually Candida. Coated white tongue is not the same thing. In any case, listerine or hydrogen peroxide won't  help with either yeast infection or coated tongue.

Question 8

can i safely use diluted hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash indefinitely? my dentist recommended it to me for chronic halitosis & oral thrush.

Accepted Answer

Halitosis: Indefinitely is a long time, and the H2O2 may not be treating the cause. Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with your dentist and physician, and I'm confident that your problem will at least be minimized, and hopefully eradicated.

Question 9

i have bad breath. a thick layer on my tongue appears whenever i wake up. i have tried thrush drops, thrush tablets, corsodyl mouthwash, tongue scrape?

Accepted Answer

Dentist?: Have you seen a dentist and explained the problem to your dentist who can actually examine you, along with taking a complete dental and medical history?  That's what i would recommend and the best way to diagnose your problem and suggest a remedy.

Question 10

is chlorhexidine mouth wash effective for  thrush?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not treat thrush.

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Can periodex mouthwash cause thrush in someone who uses inhaled steriods daily? no oral antibiotics prescription for rinse after tooth extractions.

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Sore throat/ white spots was told due to oral thrush.. does it cause sore throat ? not finding much saying it does was giving magic mouthwash. and clotrimazole tablet. back of mouth has red spots looks like blood vessel or something similar ?

A member asked:

Is it ok if i use the mouthwash peroxyl for thrush?

A member asked:

Does oral thrush wipe off tongue? have had it for a couple weeks and wasnt sure what it was. got nyastin mouthwash. dont see anything anywhere else. how long till thrush can become complicated. did i wait too long?

A member asked:

Yes, i do rise out . i stopped he inhaler. the dr who prescribed is not responding. i been on many antifugals and not going away. they cannot put on more because it be unsafe to me. one co-workers thing not oral thrush. prescribed magic mouthwash. i w

A member asked:

Used a mouthwash rinse for the first time. it really dried my mouth out and after about 3 weeks the dr. said i had thrush. is that normal?

A member asked:

Does listerine mouthwash and/or 3% hydrogen peroxide help cure oral thrush on tongue??

A member asked:

Can i safely use diluted hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash indefinitely? my dentist recommended it to me for chronic halitosis & oral thrush.

A member asked:

I have bad breath. a thick layer on my tongue appears whenever i wake up. i have tried thrush drops, thrush tablets, corsodyl mouthwash, tongue scrape?

A member asked:

Is chlorhexidine mouth wash effective for thrush?

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