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Candida in mouth?
Hi!
I had this white thing inside my cheek this morning. I could scrape it off so I do not think its Linea Alba. It was very sticky.
I'm pretty red inside my cheeks and lower lip and it burns a bit when eating.
My mouth has been feeling very dry lately as well, especially inside the lower lip and cheeks.
Could this be candida?
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It is not candida
It is mucus ,it is normal
And that is cheek bite
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It can be either due to chronic cheek biting or candidiasis. Culture tests and clinical findings helps in final diagnosis. Topical antifungals along with multivitamin supplements has to be taken based on lab investigations. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions on investigations.
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Hello.
It isn't Candidiasis. It is mostly the upper layer of the mucosa desquamating. If you have burning mouth, it can be due to various reasons which can be ruled out in an consultation.
Next Steps
Get yourself consulted with an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or Oral Pathologist or one specialising in Oral Medicine and Radiology (OMR).
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Dr. Kuldeep Saini
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Its not candid
Its mucous, when you wake up its thicker
If you feel inside red and burning while eating, ot would be rough also
Its desquamated mucosa, many reasons for that
One common is having hot food/beverages, spicy food, gastric disturbances
Also there are many other reasons
Wait 2 days to heal and then visit dentist
Next Steps
Consult dentist if not feeling well
Health Tips
Wait 2 days
Don’t eat spicy and hot, don’t have junk food
Eat light and home cooked
Drink lot’s of water
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