If you have Thrush chances are you're wondering how you got it and what happened. There are a few things that might actually cause thrush.

Causes of thrush:

- Immune system might be week and can not fight infection very strong.

- Babies get it more from not being developed all of the way.

- Seniors get it from having weak immune systems.

- People that have HIV have a high chance of getting it.

- Dry mouth is a very high risk factor for thrush.

- People who have diabetes stand a higher chance of getting thrush because of high blood sugar.

- Pregnancy is a high risk factor and can increase your chance.

- When you do not wash your teeth and take care of them you might get it. People with dentures stand at a higher risk.

- Antibiotics and some medications like inhaled corticosteroid can cause it because it can upset the bacteria that is balanced inside of your mouth.

When you have thrush it is important that you get treatment right away despite the cause of it.