The difference between oral thrush and oral canker sores

Millet teeth are actually horse teeth. Millet teeth and thrush are two different manifestations of diseases. Millet teeth do not require treatment, but thrush needs timely treatment. Thrush is an oral mucosal lesion caused by fungal infection. If it is not treated in time, it may cause throat involvement and lead to more serious conditions such as tonsillitis. It needs to strengthen treatment and strengthen prevention in daily life.

How to differentiate between thrush and stomatitis?

Both thrush and stomatitis are lesions that damage the oral mucosa, but the causes of the two diseases are different.

Thrush is caused by fungi, and its characteristic is the occurrence of white spots on the oral mucosa, which may first be seen on the tongue, cheeks, soft palate and hard palate, and then spread to the pharynx, lips, etc. If the body is weak, or when using multiple antibiotics or hormones, the fungus may develop faster and may affect the esophagus, trachea, nasal cavity, and even the mucosa of the lungs or intestines. The white spots are higher than the mucosal surface and appear mossy. They may also merge with each other and are not as easy to wipe off as milk curds. If wiped hard, the mucosa under the white moss will become rough and bleed. If you pay attention to oral hygiene, do not abuse antibiotics or hormones, and apply nystatin topically, the disease will heal faster.

Stomatitis is often caused by secondary infection due to lack of attention to oral hygiene after fever or febrile disease. It can also be caused by rupture of blisters after herpetic pharyngitis. It is characterized by local pain, increased saliva, ulcers of varying sizes, slightly concave on the mucosal surface. It can be cured within a few days by taking vitamins B and C, paying attention to oral hygiene, and applying chloramphenicol glycerol or Bingpengsan locally.

How to prevent thrush in children

1. Pregnant women with vaginal mycosis should actively seek treatment to cut off the route of transmission.

2. Wash the tableware used by infants and young children for eating and then steam it for 10-15 minutes.

3. Breastfeeding mothers should clean the areola with warm water before breastfeeding; they should also take a bath, change underwear, cut their nails frequently, and wash their hands every time they hold their baby.

4. Infants’ bedding and toys should be regularly washed and dried; the baby’s toiletries should be kept separate from the parents’ as much as possible and disinfected regularly.

5. Young children should regularly engage in outdoor activities to increase their body's resistance.

6. For infants and young children living in a group in kindergarten, their utensils must be separated and not mixed.

7. Antibiotics should be used under the guidance of a doctor.