{"id":187,"date":"2022-03-07T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T15:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=187"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:05:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:05:58","slug":"white-film-in-the-mouth-in-selbyville-why-do-i-have-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/white-film-in-the-mouth-in-selbyville-why-do-i-have-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is There a White Film In My Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you ever woken up to find a sticky white film in the mouth? Not only does this layer have a strange texture, but it also causes an odor that could be quite embarrassing. If this happens often, then you most likely have oral thrush. Read on to learn what causes this condition and the preventive measures<\/a> you can take to maintain good dental health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

A white film in the mouth is typically called oral thrush\u2014a fungal infection that develops on the tongue and roof of the mouth, but can also start in the throat and spread to other parts of the body. This condition is due to an overgrowth of the Candida fungus\u2014a naturally occurring yeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Candida is generally managed by other bacteria, a significant change in the immune system can increase its growth. Sometimes the fungus can develop from minor causes like stress or lack of dental hygiene, but it can also develop from more serious conditions such as diabetes, HIV, or cancer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Avoid Oral Thrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral thrush tends to go away by itself once your body has time to go back to a natural yeast balance. However, there are several ways you can actively prevent the fungal overgrowth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n