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Will brushing tongue get rid of thrush?
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Not by itself: Candida fungi are normally in low numbers in the mouth, but can overgrow forming white, cheesy patches that may bleed. It is associated with taking antibiotics that kill the good bacteria, stress or immune suppression from various diseases & medications such as steroids. Eating yogurt with live cultures or rinsing and swallowing pro-biotic mixtures with lacto-bacillus can restore a normal balance.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No : If it is on your tongue chances are it is also in other areas in y our mouth. Scraping or brushing the white curd like lesion of thrush will leave a raw bleeding surface. You should see your dentist and get the appropriate medication.
Answered 12/11/2017
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