NAPA Know How. More than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) was created to meet America's growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. Today, 91% of do-it-yourself customers recognize the NAPA brand name.
What is oral thrush? Oral thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by a fungal microorganism called Candida albicans. Oral thrush is also known as oral candida and a yeast infection of the mouth. Oral thrush is most common in infants and is generally not a serious condition in healthy adults or infants. However, it can be uncomfortable and lead to difficulties with infant feeding if it does not resolve or is not treated.
Oral Fungus Causes Common Mouth Infection. If you want to avoid or control a common infection called oral thrush, you've got one more reason to visit your dentist, especially if you have diabetes, wear dentures or have a problem with your immune system. Also called candidiasis, the fungal infection causes painful white spots on the tongue or inner cheeks. The lesions may bleed slightly when scraped or when you brush your teeth. Sometimes oral thrush spreads to the roof of the mouth, gums, tonsils or the back of the throat.