Can a few small white spots on the back of tongue be normal?

Question

If this is always a problem, what could it be?

Answer 1

If you have recently taken antibiotics or steroids for any reason, it is quite common to develop a thrush infection as a result. Always check with your Dr. as there are medications he/she can prescribe to treat this. Another tip: Change your toothbrush often or sterilize your brush often. No sense brushing with a 'dirty brush'.

Answer 2

normal if you have candida.
It's not really harmful, sometimes it can get worse and become a problem. It usually goes away on its own or you can go tell the doc.

It is something to do with yeast or sugar. Apparently if you spit in a glass of water you can tell.

http://www.1stcandidacure.com/candidatest.html

I tried it when I had candida and when I didn't and couldn't tell the difference though. Maybe it was just me. You also get the white spots on the back of your throat/roof of mouth.

Either that or what you're seeing is bacteria or pieces of food that stayed on your tongue and discoloured it.

Answer 3

White spots at the back of the throat is usually a viral infection.
Take a trip to your dr and get it checked out.

Answer 4

Whitish patches, similar to those sometimes found inside the cheeks, may accompany fever, dehydration, the second stage of syphilis, thrush, lichen planus, leukoplakia, or mouth breathing.
Try this link or simply type tongue disorders on your address line.
If you have any worries be sure to see you doctor.

www.merck.com/mmhe/sec08/ch110/ch110c.html

Answer 5

you could have an infection like strep throat. if you're not feeling well, it might be a good idea to see the doctor

Answer 6

Yeah! sometimes is normal, however a dentist should see them and make sure they are non cancerous, which sometimes can be.