Oral Thrush in Adults & Older Adults
Key point: Oral thrush is uncommon in otherwise healthy adults. White patches, a sore red mouth or denture-related redness should be assessed by a doctor or dentist—especially if symptoms recur, swallowing is painful, or there is no obvious trigger. Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) happens when Candida overgrows in the mouth. It can produce removable-looking white…
