10 Causes of White Tongue
Cause #3: Oral Thrush
Oral thrush is a term used to describe a yeast infection of the mouth. It can also be called oral candidiasis. This occurs when the fungus, Candida albicans, has accumulated on the lining of the oral cavity. Patients with oral thrush usually present with a burning sensation and white plaques on the tongue and inner cheeks.
It can also affect the gums, tonsils, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat. These plaques can be sore and may also appear as a red path. They can be scraped off. Oral thrush is more common in the extremes of ages (elderly and infants), diabetics, those with iron or vitamin B deficiency, suppressed or weakened immune system, and those who wear dentures.
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