Oral Thrush

Natural remedies for oral thrush Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by the yeast Candida albicans, a microorganism that normally lives in small amounts inside the mouth. When the immune system weakens or the balance of the oral flora is disturbed, Candida multiplies and produces the typical creamy white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, palate and gums. Underneath those patches the mucosa looks red, raw and sometimes bleeds when scraped. ...