{"id":291,"date":"2022-02-23T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T21:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2022-03-23T21:31:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T21:31:23","slug":"white-film-in-your-mouth-in-orange-park-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/23\/white-film-in-your-mouth-in-orange-park-what-to-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s This White Film in My Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you ever woken up and found a white film in your mouth or on your tongue? Did you also notice a bad taste or a rough texture? If yes, then you most likely have the condition known as oral thrush. While it tends to go away on its own, your dentist<\/a> thinks it\u2019s best that you understand what causes it and how you can prevent it from now on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Oral Thrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral thrush is an infection caused by an overgrowth of the candida fungus\u2014a naturally occurring yeast in the body. It\u2019s usually not harmful but can grow in your mouth, throat, and other parts as well. While it\u2019s in the mouth or on your tongue, it can become irritated and lead to issues like redness and discomfort. The common signs of thrush include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n