What causes white tongue?

Answer 1

Yeast organisms are always present in all people, but are usually prevented from "overgrowth" (uncontrolled multiplication resulting in symptoms) by naturally occurring microorganisms.
Candidiasis is alleged to be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over the counter or prescription antifungal medications. Home remedies for candidiasis include the consumption or direct application of yogurt, which contains lactobacillus (probiotics, "friendly" bacteria that kill yeast), acidophilus tablets or salves, and even lightly crushed cloves of garlic, which yield allicin, an antifungal. Boric acid has also been used to treat yeast infections.
indicated, an underlying reason should be looked for. As an example, oral candidiasis is often linked to the use of inhaled steroids in asthma medication. Patients on long term inhaled steroids should rinse their mouth after each dose of steroids. It can also be the first sign of a more serious condition, such as HIV.

Answer 2

Possible causes of symptom: White tongue: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of White tongue as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

Oral candidiasis
Candidiasis

Leukoplakia - white tongue or mouth lining.
Keratosis pharyngis - usually white lumps on the tonsils.
Jaundice - causes a yellow tongue
Causes of coated tongue include:
Oral candidiasis
Debauch
Dehydration
Antibiotics side effect
See also causes of mouth white patches or throat white patches


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Answer 3

Mine is white too I've had mine for a week my piercer told me I had to use non alcoholic mouthwash after Everytime I eat and smoke and I'm trying to recover from anorexia so I have to snack a lot thru out the day which mean rinsing my mouth a lot I also brush my teeth tongue and piercing twice a day like I was told so I'm just trying to not worry cause I'm doing everything they said

Answer 4

it could also be something like cancer or an illness.the chinese have used peoples tongues to dignose ailments even some professional doctors still use that method.or it could be a plac build up.you probably should get it checked out although it might be something completely harmless it is better to be safe than sorry.good luck!!!

Answer 5

I saw on this programe it actually is caused by a bad diet just make shure u have your 5 a day for about a couple of months and it shud disapear enless ofcourse u smoke that makes it worse

Answer 6

All the stuff you eat builds up on your tongue. You can clean it with a tongue scraper.

Answer 7

Using mouthwash too often (many times a day I assume) can also cause this, I've read.

Answer 8

Cottonmouth, can be caused by a # of things such as dehydration, illness, or too much pot smoking

Answer 9

I believe it is Thrush or a yeast infection.

Answer 10

From not brushing you teeth enough, and try mouth wash