See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Oral thrush from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 hours.

What is Oral thrush?

Oral thrush is a yeast (Candida) overgrowth in the mouth, common after antibiotics or with a dry mouth.

Common signs

White patches on the tongue or cheeks
Soreness or loss of taste
Redness under the patches

Can an Ontario pharmacist help with candidal stomatitis?

Yes - candidal stomatitis is one of the minor ailments an Ontario pharmacist can assess and, when appropriate, treat. With Pharmly, a licensed pharmacist reviews your online questionnaire and follows up within 24 hours - no appointment, referral or family doctor needed. Start a free candidal stomatitis assessment.

Simple self-care

Rinse your mouth after using an inhaler
Keep up good oral hygiene
Stay hydrated

When to see a doctor instead

See a doctor - or, for anything severe, go to the emergency department or call 911 - if patches spread to the throat or swallowing is painful; you have a weakened immune system. Our questionnaire screens for these warning signs and points you to the right care.

What it costs

The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without. Any prescribed medication is billed at its usual price and may be covered by your drug plan.

Get treated for candidal stomatitis

Start your free candidal stomatitis assessment, or see all conditions we treat.

Oral thrush in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated