Oral Thrush (Candidiasis)
Known Symptoms
- White, creamy patches inside the mouth or on the tongue.
- Redness, soreness, or burning sensation.
- Pain while eating or swallowing.
- Cracking at the corners of the mouth in some cases.
Known Causes
- Weakened immune system.
- Use of antibiotics or steroid medications.
- Medical conditions such as diabetes.
- Poorly fitted dentures or poor oral hygiene.
Care
- Clinical oral examination.
- Swab test for fungal culture in persistent or severe cases.
- Antifungal medications as prescribed.
- Good oral hygiene and proper denture care.
- Management of underlying medical conditions.
- White, creamy patches inside the mouth or on the tongue.
- Redness, soreness, or burning sensation.
- Pain while eating or swallowing.
- Cracking at the corners of the mouth in some cases.
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Dental
Our Department of Dental, Clinical, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery delivers specialist care for complex dental, facial and oral conditions through a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists and allied specialists. We offer TMJ and facial pain clinics, advanced implant and zygomatic solutions, complex trauma and reconstructive surgery, orthodontics (including clear aligners), endodontics and pediatric/special-needs dentistry that is often supported by a dedicated dental operating theatre. Diagnosis and planning use digital tools (CBCT, intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM, and AI-assisted workflows), while integrated perioperative care, laser therapy, and rehabilitation ensure safe, coordinated outcomes.
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Dr. Lisha Mathew
Specialist Endodontist
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- Janabiya
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- Salmaniya
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Dr. Anup Varghese
Specialist Orthodontics
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- Hindi
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
Dr. Deepti Dua
Specialist Dentist
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Fatema Bin Shams
General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Maryam Shakeeb
General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
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