Michael Bovee
Mouth sores and mouth infections are sores or lesions, bumps or swellings in the mouth, cheeks or tongue
There are many kinds of mouth infections and mouth irritations, among which are mouth yeast infection, thrush, oral thrush and canker sore. Among the common types of mouth irritations are canker sore cold sore oral thrush and oral candidiasis. All these are discussed below:
Sore caused by mouth yeast overgrowth – this type is often associated with a white film which develops, becoming crusty, brownish or grey in color. As the condition worsens, the white film thickens and develops into a whitish-blackish plaque which causes the lesion to enlarge.
Oral Candidiasis – this type of condition is also known as thrush. It develops when the Candida Albicans fungus enters the body and begins destroying the normal bacteria in the mouth, causing a painful oral sore.
Throat Sore – this type of sore is caused by swelling in the throat and mouth which may extend down the back of the throat. The sore may be white in color or pinkish in color.
Mouth Yeast Infection – this is caused by a Candida Albicans fungus that over multiplies and causes infection in the mouth. A white sore with a whitish colored film is sometimes present.
Cold Sores – these are also known as herpes simplex virus or Oral Yeast Infections. The cold sore is the red appearance of a blister with surrounding pain, tenderness and soreness in the mouth and throat.
Leukoplakia – this is a type of sore caused by a virus and is characterized by a small pustule. This sore can also be found in a person's anus, penis or other parts of the genitals. It occurs more commonly in men than women.
Mouth sores or mouth irritations are caused by the presence of any number of bacteria. Some of the bacteria cause a white film to develop around the mouth or sore, while others cause redness, aching or burning sensation.
There are various types of mouth and throat medicines available to help treat the mouth and throat infections. These include antibiotics, which kill the harmful bacteria within the mouth, and antifungal medicines that kill the yeast that normally lives in the mouth and throat. Antibiotics can be taken orally, although it is much better to use them through a topical cream.
Oral Antibiotics are effective at treating mouth and throat infections
If you are suffering from a viral or fungal infection and have had recurrent cold sores, your doctor will recommend you to take oral antibiotics. These are prescribed to be taken for about two weeks. if the sore persists.
Oral antifungal creams are also available. They are used to treat mouth and throat infections, although they cannot penetrate the outer layer of the skin so are not able to be applied directly to the mouth or sore.
Some people use a topical cream or suppositories in combination with oral antibiotics to treat their mouth and throat sores. They are very effective in treating sore throats and mouth sores.
Although there are no known cures, oral antibiotics can be used to treat mouth and throat infections. Antiviral or antibacterial ointments are usually applied to the sore or mouth to stop the spread of the infection and prevent it from spreading and forming pus.
Other possible mouth yeast cures include zinc supplements or antibiotics. You should consult your doctor for advice before using any of these treatments for your mouth sore. A thorough examination and medical treatment should be carried out before any of these options are used as a cure.