Candida is a yeast that normally inhabits the mouth and many other parts of the body. Usually it doesn't bother anyone and lives peacefully with us. However, this yeast can overgrow with the overuse of antibiotics or when a person develops a low resistance to infection.

          In the mouth, it usually presents as white spots on the tongue, cheek, and throat. The white is called Candida Albicans because albicans means white. The white patches rub off easily with a gauze pad. It can overgrow in the mouth after a patient gets run down from an dental infection.

          Acute candida is not the same as a chronic infection. An acute infection can occur quickly and disappear quickly. Taking antibiotics can kill the bacteria that compete with the yeast normally living in the vagina. The result is that the vaginal candida overgrows and causes an acute yeast infection. However, a chronic infection can last years. A chronic infection can remain undiagnosed because the symptoms of a chronic infection are not very specific.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are welcome to join our family of patients. If you are having dental problems and would like to consult with our senior Georgia Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, please call and make an appointment at 404-874-7428.