Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick.

Thrush in the mouth (oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection that causes white patches on the inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, tongue, and throat lining that can be painful. Oral thrush is ...

Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

Our tongues rarely get the attention they deserve as health indicators, yet their appearance can reveal surprising information about our overall wellbeing. A healthy tongue should appear pink, moist, ...

In the days or weeks after birth, a person may notice that their newborn has a white tongue. The white coating could be milk residue or oral thrush. It is not uncommon for a newborn to have a white ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Scientists from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will borrow a famous strategy from Greek warfare – the Trojan horse – to fight a fungus that exists in the mouths ...