 [ Symptoms ] is it possible to get thrush in ear my granddaughter has been told she may have thrush in her ear and the ent is going to use the purple liquid on her next visit is this even possible and how would she have gotten it [ Disease ] i do not believe there are any environmental risks to living above the dentist office assuming their x ray is properly shielded you would need to investigate this with the dentist or landlord but it is an important bit of information that you deserve and their ventilation system is separate while stray x rays can be a problem most dental films are less penetrating of walls and are usually quite focused downward toward the teeth the only other risk that i can see is the sound of the drill and screaming downstairs and perhaps that disturbing dental office smell