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Can you have dental work done, root canal and fillings, while you are being treated for oral thrush?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not recommended: It is generally recommended to be clear of all oral infections before any dental work in non-emergent situations.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wait 7-14 days: With proper medical treatment, most simple thrush infections can be cured in about 7 to 14 days. Most likely the infection may not return as long as you stay healthy and well nourished then get your dental treatment done.

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible but why?: Although it is possible to treat dental conditions while having thrush why would you want to. Absolutely if it is an emergency. If not, finish all of your medication and clear up the thrush before continuing dental work. It wouldn't be worth the possibility of a complication or extended time on medications. Good luck

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Root canal ok: Only necessary treatment such as root canal if you are in pain. If not in pain, then wait until the meds have treated the thrush (about 14 days).

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Thrush: Talk to your dentist about scheduling your dental treatment. Your dentist can best advise you. But generally you can have some dental work while you are being treated for thrush.

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Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Work: required if there's pain and infection can be done in the presence of thrush in the event of emergency. Some other procedures, e.g. Fillings can be done later considering the oral thrush is at its active stage and extensivity esp if located on the operative site. If it is tolerable and already healing, it is your choice and can have it all.

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Yes/ No: Thrush is a form of yeast infection and usually it is a sign of immune system problem. Whether have the dental work or not will need to discuss with your dentist. It depends on the dental infection or yeast infection severity. If dental treatment is more important, then covered by antibiotics is suggested.

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Yes: You should be able to have dental work performed during the treatment of oral thrush. It is dependent on your comfort level. Opening mouth, trama from dental procedures, drying your mouth, etc. The possibility of your RCT tooth getting infected is a big concern. Talk it over with your dentist or endodontist.

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Dr. Keith Hollander answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Thrush complication: Normally this is not an issue. You can rinse with an antifungal or have the dentist use a rubber dam during treatment

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That depends: That would depend on the severity of your infection and how far along you were with treating it. If you have a heavy oral fungal infection then I would wait until treatment with an anti fungal agent shows clear signs of successful treatment. This is as much to protect your dentist and their staff as it is to protect you.

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Yes: that being said,if the thrush makes you uncomfortable,you may want to watch until the thrush subsides. If the procedure is necessary immediately, there are no contra indications, for example an emergency root canal.

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Preferably not: It is preferred that any oral viral or bacterial infection or traumatic injury be healed first to avoid any spreading or complications.

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Dr. Randolph Todd answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Possibly: Your questions is too specific. The disease known as Thrush may be related to a variety of conditions. Some of these conditions preclude elective dental treatment. It also presents itself in various degrees of severity that can influence elective care. I strongly suggest that you see your DDS to be evaluated so that appropriate treatment can be delivered. Good Luck -

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to say but...: Depends upon the dentist. Often, the thrush should hopefully be cleared up first.

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Should clear thrush: first ,but it would be up to the dentist or endodontiat.

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No Issues: There should not be any contraindications to having Dental treatment while undergoing treatment for thrush. If you are comfortable with having work done in your mouth then you should be fine.

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Dr. David Nutter answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Treatment is allowed: You can have your dental treatment done while being treated for thrush. The medication you are taking is helping you and nothing in the dental treatment will reduce the effectiveness of that.

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Should be OK: As long as your mouth is not very uncomfortable there is no dental reason not to have treatment with an oral candidiasis infection.

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