Question 1

what are the white spots inside my babys mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Those white spots in your baby's mouth can be thrush. This is an infection with a fungus called candida that is common in babies. It causes white plaques on the tongue and mouth that can occasionally bleed. An oral anti-fungal medicine can help eliminate the infection, especially if it makes it uncomfortable for your baby to feed.

Question 2

do the white spots in my babys mouth mean he has thrush?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: Whiteness on a baby's tongue is likely to be due to milk or thrush.  If you can wipe it off then it was likely milk residue.  If you can't, it may be thrush and you may need a prescription for Nystatin (anti-fungal medicine) from your pediatrician.

Question 3

how can it be that my 6 month old baby has white spots on his tongue?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: There are a few things it could be. Has you baby recently has antibiotics? Thrush is a yeast growth that can appear in the mouth from antibiotics or poor nutrition and can look almost like cottage cheese. Geographic tongue is harmless patches that are white and flaky. You should have a pediatrician check your baby to diagnose the cause.

Question 4

should i be worried if my baby has white spots at the end of its tongue?

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Have him checked out: Could be scratch, burn, ulcer, or so many other things.  At 21 months he should ave started going to dentist 9 months age.  Please call dentist or pediatric dental specialist for appointment to have the white spots evaluated.  Hopefully this is a transient problem, but need exam to make sure.

Question 5

my baby is 7 weeks old and has white spots on her tongue?

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This is very common: Do not worry about it, they will disappear soon in most cases.

Question 6

what would cause white spots on teeth on a 13 months old baby?

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Minerals in the diet: The two main culprits are calcium and fluoride. Too much can cause hyper calcification or fluorosis, which can discolor the enamel.

Question 7

my baby is 21 months and has a couple of little white spots on the end of his tongue.  are they ulcers or sores of some kind?

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Couple of causes: There are a couple of causes for white spots on the tongue. A common one at that age would be bite marks from his incisors. At 21 months, he is old to have thrush, unless he was recently on an antibiotic. Some viral infections may cause similar lesions. If they act like they bother him, are worsening, or have been there for a long time, i would suggest seeing his pediatrician.

Question 8

why do i have light white spots inside mouth but they dont hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots: May be Fordyce spots which are small sebaceous glands in the mucosa of your mouth.  However other causes such as infection are possible.  If you smoke, stop!  See your physician with concerns for a first hand examination.

Question 9

my daughter has white spots in mouth?

Accepted Answer

WHITE SPOTS MOUTH: There are several white spots inside the mouth. Herpangina presents it in the pharyngeal mucosa. Strep tonsils has some( exudate) . Koplick's spot of measles?  Viral lesions inside the mouth. Best seen to diagnose by your md.

Question 10

what causes white spots on the roof of your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Whit spots: Fungal infection can show up as white spots in the mouth. Make sure to show those spots to your doctor to be sure.

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