{"id":12712,"date":"2020-02-21T13:31:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T12:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=12712"},"modified":"2025-07-31T20:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:39:02","slug":"oral-thrush-remedies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-health\/oral-thrush-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Oral Thrush? Candida Home Remedies, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for oral thrush home remedies?<\/strong> Oral thrush is a condition of the mouth<\/a> that involves an overgrowth of fungus. In this article, we\u2019ll talk all about thrush, what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it from happening in the first place. We hope this information gives you peace of mind if you have this condition and helps you get rid of it once and for all.<\/p>

Before we continue, if you have a severe case of thrush and want to make an appointment with a dentist now, you can call 866-383-0748<\/a> to find a dentist in your area. You\u2019ll be connected to a live operator, 24\/7 who will put you through to a qualified dentist near you.<\/p>

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What is oral thrush?<\/h2>

Oral thrush, or\u00a0oral candidiasis<\/strong>, is an accumulation of yeast fungus, known as Candida albicans, in your mouth, often resulting in white patches on your tongue. Although this is a naturally occurring and harmless organism in the mouth, the problem arises when it grows too much.<\/p>

Anyone is susceptible to this condition, but babies and older adults are more likely to be affected, due to reduced immunity. People with suppressed immune systems or certain health conditions are also more likely to suffer from it.<\/p>

Ask a dentist: Is oral thrush harmful?<\/div>

Oral thrush is rarely a problem for children and adults. However, it can be more serious for individuals who have decreased immunity, such as those suffering from cancer or HIV\/AIDs. Some medications can lower the body\u2019s immune response as well.<\/p>

However, if someone suffers from oral thrush frequently, then he or she has an underlying disease or condition that is lowering their immunity, and it must be investigated immediately.<\/p>

\u2013Dr. Fanar Swaida<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>

Oral thrush symptoms<\/h3>

According to the\u00a0Mayo Clinic<\/a>, the symptoms of oral thrush can include the following:<\/p>