¿HONGOS en la BOCA? Causas, prevención y tratamiento de la CANDIDIASIS oral y BOQUERAS | Dentalk! ©

Oral candidiasis, or angular cheilitis, is an infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Here we discuss its causes and possible treatments. 0) Introduction 00:00. We discuss the causes and treatment of oral candidiasis in this Dentalk video from Clínica Médico Dental Pardiñas (http://j.mp/cPardinas). 1) Symptoms of candidiasis 00:38. Candidiasis manifests as white patches on the tongue or inside the cheeks. These patches flake off when rubbed, leaving the area reddened, which can cause burning in the affected areas 👉 https://bit.ly/candidiasisYT. 2) What causes candidiasis? 00:52. The Candida fungus is present in the mouth and digestive tract of many of us. Normally, a healthy immune system and certain bacteria considered "beneficial" regulate the amount of Candida in our bodies. The problem, as always, lies in an overgrowth, which can be caused by: 2a) Poorly maintained dentures 01:14. If hygiene is inadequate, fungi can develop on the mucous membranes under dentures, an ideal environment for this due to the humidity and temperature. 2b) Antibiotics 01:31. These can cause a secondary infection by altering the body's bacterial flora. 2c) Candidiasis in babies 01:42. This is called thrush and is very common in newborns and infants under 6 months old, whose immune systems are not yet fully developed. It can occur due to contamination during childbirth if the mother has vaginal candidiasis or from sucking or breastfeeding 👉 https://bit.ly/dientesbebeDT. 2d) Tobacco 02:11. Tobacco can alter the composition of saliva and its flora, which could cause oral thrush 👉 https://bit.ly/tabacoDT. 2f) Dry mouth 02:20. Xerostomia is a condition in which the body does not produce enough saliva, the mouth's main defense against microorganisms 👉 https://bit.ly/bocasecaDT. 2g) Overuse of mouthwashes 02:34. Excessive use of antiseptic mouthwashes can alter the oral flora, promoting the growth of microorganisms such as those that cause this condition. 2h) Missing teeth 02:44. Missing teeth or tooth wear forces the lower jaw to travel a greater distance to make contact with the upper jaw. This produces a series of changes in the soft tissues, forming folds where moist conditions are perfect for the development of this fungus. 2i) Systemic diseases 03:08. It can be one of the symptoms of diseases such as AIDS, leukemia, diabetes... 3) How to prevent candidiasis 03:16. Some tips for prevention include proper hygiene of dentures, bottles, and pacifiers; avoiding tobacco or other harmful habits; controlling the use of mouthwashes and antibiotics; and avoiding dry mouth. 4) Treatment of angular cheilitis 03:51. Generally, treatment consists of eliminating possible triggers and using mouthwashes with an antifungal agent, but it is important to find out the origin of the problem and whether it could be due to an underlying systemic disease. 5) Can we help you? 04:10. If you live in A Coruña, at Clínica Médico Dental Pardiñas we are specialists in this area. If you're not from here, you can request an online consultation with our team of doctors 👉 https://bit.ly/citaonlineCP. More information about candidiasis 👉 https://bit.ly/candidiasisCP. More Dentalk videos here 👉 https://bit.ly/dentalkES. Follow us on: 👍 Instagram:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Facebook:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Twitter:   / clinicapardinas   👍 LinkedIn:   / clinicapardinas   👍 TikTok:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/clinicapardinas #candidiasis #angularkeratosis #fungalinfection