Drink More Water Than Usual
If your mouth is dry and you have a bad case of oral thrush, you should drink plenty of water. When you are dehydrated, the amount of saliva in the mouth increases. This can cause more trouble for those with oral thrush because it gives the yeast more moisture and favorable conditions to grow.
So how much water should a person drink? Well, that depends on the level of dehydration. If the mouth feels dry and sticky (like there’s an invisible layer of film over it), increase the daily fluid intake by about 100 milliliters (3 ounces) per day until things improve.
So, how should you drink your water? It doesn’t matter if the liquid comes from bottles or taps, but be sure not to add sugar or artificial sweeteners like aspartame or saccharin, as these can promote the growth of Candida albicans (the fungus behind most cases). There are many ways to consume water, so you can experiment and find what works best for you. It can be in water, juice, tea, or even coffee.
