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What is the white discharge in my mouth? this discharge i get after brushing my teeth. it is slimmy and at times covers my teeth, its on my cheeks

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Dr. Michael Dagostino answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Oral Thrush: Without physically seeing the discharge, it sounds like oral candidiasis. Consult a dentist.

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Answered 3/12/2015

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