It may be possible to alter one or more of the causes to help prevent further bouts of oral thrush. For example:
- If you have diabetes, good control of your blood sugar level reduces the risk of thrush and other infections.
- If you use steroid inhalers, use of a spacer device may reduce the risk of thrush. You should also gargle and rinse your mouth after using your inhaler.
- If you are a denture wearer, keeping the dentures very clean and removing them at night will help to prevent infections.
- If you have dry mouth as a result of taking medication take frequent sips of water to keep the mouth moist.
- If thrush occurs in a baby, it is important to keep all dummies, mouth toys and feeding equipment sterilised.
