{"id":396,"date":"2015-02-16T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2015-02-16T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/?p=396"},"modified":"2016-03-10T13:38:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-10T18:38:25","slug":"white-lesions-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/white-lesions-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"What are those White Lesions in My Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Older<\/a>Have you ever checked out your tongue in the mirror to discover small white lesions in your mouth? Don\u2019t panic \u2013 what you\u2019re experiencing is likely totally normal, although it does require treatment. White lesions, or bumps, in the mouth are a common symptom associated with oral thrush.<\/p>\n

What is Oral Thrush?<\/b><\/p>\n

Candida albicans is an organism that naturally lives in every person\u2019s mouth. If this organism, or fungus, grows too quickly, it could cause white lesions to form on the tongue, cheeks, and occasionally the roof of the mouth and gums. This condition is called oral thrush, or oral candidiasis.<\/p>\n

Causes<\/b><\/p>\n

Oral thrush occurs when a person\u2019s immune system isn\u2019t able to properly balance the \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cbad\u201d organisms in the body. In this situation, the candida yeast can grow at an abnormally fast pace, causing the white lesions in the mouth. The balance of candida albicans can also be interrupted by the use of antibiotic medications.<\/p>\n

Risk Factors<\/b><\/p>\n

Oral thrush is most common among people with weakened immune systems, due to young or old age, disease, or medications. Risk factors for the infection include:<\/p>\n