For those who wear dentures, it is not uncommon to develop irritation in the soft tissues in the
mouth. This results from a fungal infection caused by candida, a yeast found in the mouth.
This post will bring you valuable information on preventing and managing denture stomatitis for
optimal oral health.
The yeast candida usually is present in the oral cavity microbiome without causing any harm.
However, it can eventually grow out of control and cause infection.
This is often the case with those who wear dentures. It can also affect people with diabetes, immune
disorders, dry mouth, and those who use oral steroid inhalers.
Thrush can cause a lot of discomfort while eating, drinking, and removing/inserting the denture. The
tissues near or underneath the denture typically become sore, red, and irritated.
It can also appear in the lip corners, looking dry, cracked, and red.
Good daily oral hygiene is the primary step in preventing denture thrush.
This also includes the denture itself, which requires daily brushing with a denture cleaner. All
surfaces must be thoroughly brushed, particularly those touching the soft tissues.
After brushing, it is necessary to soak the denture in a denture-cleaning product to disinfect it and
remove stains.
These measures can help lower the risk for denture stomatitis. However, you can still develop
candidiasis if your immune system is weakened. In this case, your dentist might need to prescribe
anti-fungal medication.
How would you know if the candida in your mouth was out of control? This can be the case even
before you develop any symptoms.
You can quickly get your saliva screened for the presence of candida yeast. With a few clicks, you can
order an Oral Risk Fungal test through OralGenetix.
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