Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans. Candida is normally ...

Thrush in the mouth (oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection that causes white patches on the inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, tongue, and throat lining that can be painful. Oral thrush is ...

Oral thrush represents a more concerning cause of white tongue coating. This fungal infection occurs when Candida yeast, normally present in small amounts in your mouth, grows excessively and ...

Candidiasis (thrush) Candidiasis, aka thrush, is an infection that leads to an overgrowth of yeast, a type of fungus, in your mouth, says Nor. It is common in people who smoke or have dry mouth ...

The herpes simplex virus can cause white spots on the mouth that turn into blisters or sores. If you have white patches alongside the bumps, it could be a sign of oral thrush. White spots on the ...

For the uninitiated, thrush is a yeast infection which is often harmless but can be uncomfortable. It’s caused by the fungus candida, which tends to grow in warm, moist conditions and can spiral ...

You might also notice white spots on the tongue that weren’t there before. These symptoms could indicate the following health problems; oral thrush, leukoplakia or oral lichen planus.