What are some ways to get rid of thrush?

Answer by  Humbelina (34)

Take yogurt before the antibiotic, it helps you. Also you can brush with a soft toothbrush and rinse out your mouth with a (hydrogen) peroxide solution several times a day. (Need to dilute at 3% with water).

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

Thrush is a yeast infection causing a white coating on the tongue. If mainly effects children. Tea tree oil, oregano oil, grapefruit seed extract and unrefined coconut oil are all recommended treatments. Also exposure to sunlight will speed up healing. The best prevention is to eliminate sugar and wheat products from the diet.

Answer by  luvlexis83 (798)

Some good treatments to try are virgin coconut oil which you may want to mix with caprylic acid, grapefruit seed extract which is used to treat many types of bacterias and infections, and tea tree oil in small amounts can be used to treat adults and or moms that are breastfeeding.

Answer by  becki (229)

You will want to keep the area as dry as possible. A topical anti-fungal cream can also work to relieve the mother if it is on the breast. If it is in baby's mouth, you should see a pediatrician and they can prescribe something to get rid of it. Baby can keep giving it to mom unless treated.

Answer by  CEEFORINA (784)

Natural yogurt applied to the area can be very soothing. Reduce the carbohydrates you eat ( bread, pasta, rice) and avoid alcohol, coffee and anything with yeast in it.

Answer by  meakulpa (65)

A great home remedy for thrush is actually yogurt! Yogurt has active cultures of acidophilus which will rid your mouth of thrush. Just eat lots of yogurt.

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

Make sure you are brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day. You can try some warm saltwater rinses, but avoid mouthwashes because that will further upset the natural flora in your mouth.

Answer by  Pumpkin1 (201)

Some ways to help get rid of thrush include stop smoking, rinse your mouth with a salt water solution, do not use mouthwash as this can kill good flora also. Eat a balanced diet while trying to limit sugar. Take supplements and add yogurt to your diet

Answer by  worker49 (37)

There are creams and vaginal suppositories, but most commonly used now is a pill. Gentian violet with remove thrush from the mouth.