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How long does white plaques in mouth associated with oral thrush last?

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Consider 3 factors: Thrush is a yeast infection. Antifungal medications help. Scraping the tongue is important... Use a tongue scraper and avoid foods and beverages with yeast such as beer and breads. It will usually clear up in 2 weeks but if it persists more aggresive actions can be employed.

Dr Enriquez and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/13/2016

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