Denture-related stomatitis term consequences. It usually resolves with simple measures such as improved denture hygiene or topical antifungal medication. In severely immunocompromised individuals (e.g. those with HIV), the infection may present a more serious threat. Denture-related stomatitis is common and occurs worldwide. Usually the people affected are middle aged or elderly, with females being affected slightly more commonly than males. Prevalences of up to 70% have been reported in elderly care home residents. It is by far the most common type of oral candidiasis. Denture-related stomatitis Denture-related stomatitis (also termed denture sore mouth, denture stomatitis, chronic atrophic candidiasis, Candida-associated denture induced stomatitis,
Aphthous stomatitis aphthae, (recurrent) aphthous ulceration and (oral) aphthosis. In traditional Chinese medicine, claimed treatments for aphthae focus on clearing heat and nourishing Yin. Rembrandt Gentle White toothpaste did not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, and was specifically marketed as being for the benefit of "canker sore sufferers". When the manufacturer Johnson & Johnson discontinued the product in 2014, it caused a backlash of anger from long term customers, and the toothpaste began to sell for many times the original price on the auction website eBay. Aphthous stomatitis Aphthous stomatitis is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non-contagious