White tongue and Oral thrush : What's the difference?

White tongue and oral yeast infections look similar, but have large differences that go beyond appearance. The white tongue is basically related to poor or poor oral hygiene.


Candidiasis is an infection caused by candida albicans, and they generally occur in people who have a decreased immune system (patients on chemotherapy) or who wear dental prostheses.

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I wear braces and my gums are swollen, why?

The use of braces generates a series of unpleasant situations, one of them is inflammation and spontaneous bleeding of the gums. The most frequent cause of this inflammation is the lack of oral hygiene.


The brackets accumulate a greater amount of food remains, so patients should keep in mind that they are obliged to maintain adequate and constant oral hygiene, and with all the hygiene items recommended by their doctor.

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ORAL HYGIENE : How to care for your baby's gums

There is no greater joy than to see our healthy babies smiling at life. And for that we must create the habit of good oral hygiene even before their first teeth appear.


Having no teeth is not an excuse for not cleaning your gums with gauze or a soft, damp cloth. You don't need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over his gums. Getting your baby used to having his mouth cleaned as part of his daily routine should make it easier to transition into toothbrushing later on, too.

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