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\nThere are many possible causes for white tongue, and in some cases, it comes with an unpleasant odor and mouth dryness.<\/p>\n
\nThere are many possible causes for white tongue, and in some cases, it comes with an unpleasant odor and mouth dryness.<\/p>\n
To get rid of it, sometimes you just need to brush your teeth. But what should you do if that doesn\u2019t help?<\/p>\n
\u2757 This article is for informative purposes only and can\u2019t replace the advice of a specialist.<\/p>\n
What white tongue is
\nWhy the tongue becomes white
\nWhy white plaque appears on the tongue
\nWhat piercings have to do with white tongue
\nHow to get rid of white tongue at home
\nWho to talk to if you\u2019re worried about your white tongue
\nWhat white tongue is
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\nThe white film may cover the entire tongue, part of it, or appear as spots. At the same time, an unpleasant odor and taste in the mouth may appear.<\/p>\n
It looks as if there are small white hairs on the tongue\u2019s surface. In fact, they are buds covered with organic particles, bacteria, and dead cells.<\/p>\n
White plaque on the tongue (which can also be yellow) may appear for different reasons, like due to irritation or because of an infection. It usually disappears after several days.<\/p>\n
If the situation doesn\u2019t change for several weeks, and it\u2019s painful to eat and talk, it\u2019s best to see a doctor.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that the plaque may not only be white. While a pink tongue is normal, a brown tongue means the person drinks too much coffee or tea.<\/p>\n
A yellow tongue means there\u2019s something wrong with the liver, and a red tongue is a sign that the person lacks vitamin B.<\/p>\n
Why the tongue becomes white
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\nUsually, the tongue becomes white due to bacteria, leftover bits of food, or dead cells that get stuck in between the buds.<\/p>\n
Because of this, the buds may increase in size or become inflamed. This is how white spots on the tongue\u2019s surface appear.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the plaque appears due to an illness.<\/p>\n
For example, the geographic tongue is also a condition where white spots appear on the tongue.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s quite rare, and the causes are unknown, but the condition itself is often connected to eating foods that irritate the tongue. It may also be a reaction to stress, an illness, or hormonal changes.<\/p>\n
Why white plaque appears on the tongue
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\nThere are some things that make the appearance of white plaque on the tongue more probable:<\/p>\n
What piercings have to do with white tongue
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\nRight after piercing the tongue, there might be some white film present.<\/p>\n
This happens because the number of bacteria on the tongue increases, and it\u2019s normal.<\/p>\n
Antibacterial mouthwash will help you get rid of it. Plus, there might be a ring around the piercings, which is normal too, and it means the tissue is healing.<\/p>\n
If the plaque appears due to an injury (including piercings), the healing should take around 1.5 weeks. You should avoid irritants, such as hot, spicy, or sour foods and drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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