2007-03-22 09:17:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
IT USUALLY means that you are not getting enough food inside yourself.
2007-03-22 09:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several possibilities for what causes a white coating on the tongue, or THRUSH. The most common cause of a white coating is a candidal infection, which is caused by fungus. Thrush can also be caused by antibiotics or steroids that were inhaled for sinus or asthma issues. A white coating can also simply be the buildup of dead cells on the tongue. Finally, a white coating on the tongue may be caused by dehydration! If you aren't drinking enough water, it's possible that little pieces of food are sticking to your tongue! Simply drinking more water will remedy this condition so we suggest you try this first for a week or two and see if makes a difference
2007-03-22 16:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥™Tia™♥♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have this on the back of my tongue and the dentist and Doctor said it was because I have sinus problems which causes a drip down the back of my throat. No, I don't have bad breath and I use a tongue scraper twice a day to keep it to a minimum.
2007-03-22 19:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that this indicates bad breath, but I do have 2 children and in raising them, I have seen the white coating I think you are talking about and it is a condition called Thrush, it is not uncommon and is easily treated with a antibiotic, nothing extravacant usually a penicillin will take care of it, of course I am not a doctor this is just my opinion, thanks for the question, Kw
2007-03-22 16:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by kakylale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could just mean that you have indigestion or have overdone it with drink. If either is true you may have bad breath but not necessarily. Just drink plenty of water and do eat much or drink alcohol for a day or two.
2007-03-22 16:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have thrush. Get that checked out. Thrush is a fugus of the tongue and mouth. Babies get it a lot put adults can get it to.
2007-03-22 16:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by TheUrbanIntellectual 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a white coating on your tongue, it means that you better BRUSH YOUR TONGUE!!!!
2007-03-22 16:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A HEALTHY tongue should have a whitish colour, but if its on your taste buds and fury then you need to scrape it off.
ok now I'm off to brush my teeth
2007-03-22 16:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by looby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have oral thrush, makes ya mouth feel like you have had a good night out and its the morning after gaggy feeling!
Go to the dr as you can get a mouth wash that'll get rid of it.
2007-03-22 18:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by kazza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could give you bad breath but it could also indicate a serious underlying medical problem.
2007-03-22 16:20:03 · answer #10 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it can be a sign of bad breath or it can also be a sign of some kind of infection! check with your doctor
2007-03-22 16:20:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋