{"id":752,"date":"2023-05-12T09:22:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T09:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=752"},"modified":"2023-06-10T09:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T09:22:30","slug":"what-is-the-white-film-in-your-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/what-is-the-white-film-in-your-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is There a White Film in Your Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every once in a while, you might notice a white film in your mouth. This sticky layer of gunk is a telltale sign of oral thrush \u2013 an unpleasant problem, to say the least. That said, you might not know how best to respond to the dilemma. It may be your first time facing the sticky issue. Luckily, you can count on your Virginia Beach dentist<\/a> for help. To that end, here\u2019s a summary of oral thrush, how to recognize it, and what you can do to manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Exactly is Oral Thrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, oral thrush is a fungal infection that can grow in your mouth or throat. It\u2019s commonly found in infants and toddlers, though adults can also get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding cause, oral thrush stems from an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans (C. albicans). This growth, in turn, occurs when your immune system is compromised or the microorganisms in your body are disrupted. For example, certain antibiotics can diminish the helpful bacteria in your body. Cancer treatments \u2013 chemotherapy,  radiation therapy, etc. \u2013 can also damage or kill healthy cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Recognize It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first, it\u2019s tricky to know whether your mouth issue is thrush. The condition\u2019s early stages often don\u2019t show any symptoms. Still, signs do develop as thrush worsens. Therefore, you should keep an eye out for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n