The fungus Candida albicans is the main cause of oral thrush. In other words, oral thrush is yeast infection. The yeast infection occurs in the mucous membrane of the mouth, vagina and digestive tract. The fungus is kept under control by useful bacteria. It usually affects new born babies and toddlers and is harmful for adults too. Oral thrush is the growth of yellowish or white raised clusters of patches that grow on the tongue, cheeks and roof of your mouth. The mouth becomes so sensitive that it may start bleeding on brushing. As the mouth is very sensitive, it is better to try home remedies for oral thrush.
There is difficulty in eating and drinking if you have oral thrush. There is difficulty in swallowing too. It may appear on the sides of your mouth. It usually troubles babies too much as they do not have the useful bacteria to protect them. As the fungus has the tendency to infect the digestive tract, it is important to treat it on time. Yeast survives on sugar so you have to take control of your sugar consumption. In case you are a diabetic or sugar patient, then you have to keep sugar under control. One of the primary home remedies for oral thrush is to include fiber in your daily diet.
You should take good care of your oral hygiene by washing your teeth for 2-3 times in a day. In case your hands are dirty, use an electrical tooth brush. Avoid all types of mouthwash. One of the best home remedies for oral thrush is yoghurt. You have to choose the unsweetened and unflavored variety of yoghurt. It is helpful if you eat it, you may apply it on your mouth to get relief. The useful bacteria in yoghurt are very helpful but remember to wipe out any fluid accumulation in the mouth with the help of a clean cotton ball.
One of the effective home remedies for oral thrush is applying crushed garlic on the infection. You can include garlic in your diet too. Similarly, you will find chewing onions very effective. Coconut has a very soothing effect and is very effective in both forms - raw and cooked. Gargle with lukewarm water in which you have to add some salt. You have to boil an inch of ginger with a cup of water. You can either drink it when it is warm or you can gargle with it to soothe your pain.
Make a mixture with salt, warm water and apple juice in appropriate quantity and drink it to cure oral thrush. Make tea with mint leaves and drink it, it will not only soothe the pain but will also cure the problem. One of the good home remedies for oral thrush is drinking and applying buttermilk on the infection. Miconazole or nystatin are available in chocolates and some tablets, they are very helpful in treating oral thrush. Drink warm milk with a teaspoon of turmeric to cure the oral thrush. If you are in too much of pain, then you can chew ice chips to soothe the pain.
