Lesson 3: Checking Your Mouth

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Step 2: Check for warning signs:

Looking for Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection that happens more often in people with diabetes. It is also more common for people who wear dentures. Possible signs and symptoms include:
• White or red patches in your mouth that may be sore and may turn into open sores
• A painful, burning sensation that affects your tongue, can dull your sense of taste and make it hard to swallow


Good oral health habits, like brushing and cleaning between your teeth daily, can help you avoid problems with thrush. If needed, your dentist can prescribe medicine to treat it.