Ok, my little boy has 3-4 tiny white spots on his bottom gums, they don't seem to be painful but he has been putting his fingers in his mouth a lot lately. He already has all his teeth. I clean his teeth three times a day, but the thing is still there... could this be some kind of infection? The spots have been there for almost 2 weeks. Thank you!...
2007-03-26 05:46:31 · 9 answers · asked by Diana 1 in Health ➔ Dental
What he has is commonly known as "thrush." It's a yeast infection in the mouth. Take him to his pediatrician for treatment. In the future, keep your baby's hands clean. Germy hands in the mouth is the biggest cause of thrush.
2007-03-26 05:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember my little brother had this its called Thrush I think. very common i believe but check with your doctor dont take anyones word for it on here.
If i remember right its kinda like a yeast infection of the mouth. I was younger when this happened though so im not totally sure. try searching Thrush on wikepedia.com that might help.
Good luck
2007-03-26 05:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be thrush. (this is candida related) Do you feed him baby food? If so, cut way back on the fruit. If you are still breat feeding GOOD FOR YOU! Cut way back on your sugar intake (even fruit) try giving him plain yogurt, and NO fruit juice.
2007-03-26 05:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by mikki_doo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion for you would be to call your dentist, and ask them. it could also be a result from him putting his fingers in his mouth alot. if you are really concerned about this i would call somebody.
2007-03-26 05:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of 3 Boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds fungal. There are special fungicides for baby's mouth, but ask your dr/dentist. Don't let it go too long.
2007-03-26 05:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Meg W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be thrush. You want to call his pediatrician, as if they think the same they will want to see him. Better to call to make sure.
2007-03-26 05:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like thrush - my boys used to get it when they were babies. His pediatrician can treat it.
2007-03-26 05:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by nite_angelica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor, it is a problem that is common but used to kill people before there were doctors I believe.
2007-03-26 05:54:15 · answer #8 · answered by Clay H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it trush? Take him to the dentist and have them look at it.
2007-03-26 05:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋