“My tongue is white. Is this really bad?”
I noticed this morning after brushing my teeth that my tongue has a distinct white coating over it. What could this mean?
12 Answers
Usually you have extra skin on your top of the tongue and that is what might be giving you the problem. Just scrape your tongue with your toothbrush every day when you brush and you will not have that problem.
That means you should brush your tongue! Otherwise it may not mean anything else. On the other hand it could be a yeast infection. Consult your dentist for a diagnosis.
You may have thrush, an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth. It is easily treatable.
It might be a fungal infection
There are many possible explanations for the white coating on your tongue. The best advice is to seek a dental professional to observe your tongue, and take a history of when the coating had first developed or had been noticed. The doctor will want to know how long you have had the coating. Also, did you try brushing your tongue with your toothbrush? Does that cause discomfort? These are some of the things that you should be prepared to answer when seeking professional advice about the tongue coating.
Good luck.
P.S. You may want to seek the advice of an oral surgeon as a second opinion regarding your tongue, depending upon what your primary dental professional had told to you.
Good luck.
P.S. You may want to seek the advice of an oral surgeon as a second opinion regarding your tongue, depending upon what your primary dental professional had told to you.
White tongue is typically characterized by white patches or spots, when you first notice this you might get worried about the appearance . But usually the condition isn't permanent.However, it can also be a symptom of a more severe illness. different factors and conditions may cause white tongue. such as :
Dehydration, smoking and alcohol consumption, an infection or illness, Thrush - this happens when there is an overgrowth of Candida fungus , reaction to medications, eating spicy food and of course poor oral hygiene ha ha. When in doubt it is always best to seek a professional opinion to ensure that serious underlying condition are treated early
Dehydration, smoking and alcohol consumption, an infection or illness, Thrush - this happens when there is an overgrowth of Candida fungus , reaction to medications, eating spicy food and of course poor oral hygiene ha ha. When in doubt it is always best to seek a professional opinion to ensure that serious underlying condition are treated early
Depends. You may just need to brush your tongue better (but not hard enough to make it bleed), or you may have a fungal infection that requires medication. Check with your dentist for a diagnosis.
Your dentist may make a referral for an examination under microscope of scrapings from your tongue including the illusion of self to determine if it's a viral or monilial and a result of a reaction to some drug that you were taking.
The white coating on the tongue is a keratosis (thickening) of the taste buds.Your tongue needs to be brushed daily to scrap of the dead cells that accumulate on the surface.The amount of the dead cells increases with dehydration and a low-fiber diet.
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
This could be because you are not brushing your tongue while brushing your teeth. Could be a fungal infection (candidiasis). The best would be to get it checked by the dentist sooner to rule out any sign of oral cancer.
White coating could mean that you have candidiasis, which means you have an increase in the fungus candida. This can lead to G.I. distress as well as overall health issues.
Best regards,
Dr. Mark Berkowitz
Best regards,
Dr. Mark Berkowitz
The white coating on your tongue could be as simple as a plaque build-up similar to what accumulates on your teeth following a meal. Do you ever brush your tongue? If not, you should. In fact, you should also brush the roof of your mouth and the insides of your cheeks to remove dead skin cells.
Neal Nealis, DDS
Neal Nealis, DDS
