{"id":574,"date":"2024-09-30T14:11:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T14:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2024-12-08T18:24:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T18:24:48","slug":"what-is-that-white-film-in-my-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/30\/what-is-that-white-film-in-my-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is That White Film in My Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You work hard to keep your teeth and gums clean by brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. You even attend your regular, semi-annual dental cleanings and exams.<\/a> So why are you experiencing a weird, white film in your mouth that reappears within a few hours no matter how well you brush? It also has a bad taste that won\u2019t go away, even with mints and mouthwash. What is this strange stuff, and how can you get rid of it? Here\u2019s what you need to know about oral thrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Oral thrush is a type of yeast infection that affects the mouth. You may have heard that its somewhat common in babies, but the fact is that it can affect anyone of any age. There are a few factors that could increase your risk for it, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n