The symptoms of oral thrush can include:
- sore, white patches (plaques) in the mouth that can be wiped off
- a painful, burning sensation on the tongue
- an unpleasant taste in the mouth that can be bitter or salty
- redness and soreness on the inside of the mouth
- cracks at the corners of the mouth (angular cheilitis)
- difficulty swallowing
Dentures
If you wear dentures and you have oral thrush, you may develop sore, red areas in your mouth where the dentures have been. This is known as denture stomatitis and it can make wearing dentures uncomfortable.
When to seek medical advice
You should seek medical advice from your GP if you have any of the symptoms of oral thrush. It is important that oral thrush is treated quickly because if it is left untreated, the symptoms will persist and your mouth will continue to be uncomfortable.
