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Is your tongue white?

This is what can cause it

Do you have a white and repulsive layer on the tongue?

You may have dried up or just did not brush well this morning.

But it could also be one of those worrying reasons

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Wednesday, 26 May 2021, 07:42

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A fairly common problem.

White tongue (Photo: ShutterStock)

If you glanced at your tongue in the morning while brushing your teeth or on another occasion, and noticed a white layer covering it, you must have wondered why it was happening and whether it was indicative of any problem.

A white layer on the tongue can form relatively easy-to-repair things - such as poor oral hygiene or mild dehydration, but sometimes it also indicates something deeper, such as an inflammatory medical condition or a fungus.

What things can make this happen, what can be done to get rid of it and when does it require a more thorough medical examination?

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Maybe you just did not drink enough.

Woman drinking a glass of water (Photo: ShutterStock)

Common causes of white tongue:

• Dry mouth - a condition in which the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva

• Poor oral hygiene

• Dehydration

• Oral irritation following contact with dental appliances (after dental treatment for example)

• Smoking or chewing tobacco

• Breathing from the mouth

• Excessive alcohol consumption

All of the factors listed above cause the tongue nipples (the tiny bumps that are on the surface of the tongue) to swell and the bacteria and food debris to get stuck between them.

The accumulation of these dead cells creates the appearance of the thin white sheath that covers the tongue.

Food debris and bacteria can accumulate between the nipples of the tongue and cause a white coating.

Tongue (Photo: ShutterStock)

However, sometimes a white tongue can also be a sign of a medical problem. For example:

Mushroom

- If the white layer that appeared on your tongue is also accompanied by cuts with a light and ceramic discharge or the appearance of cottage cheese, you may be suffering from mouth fungus. It is a fungal infection most commonly caused by Candida. It is usually treated with antifungal drugs.

Syphilis

- Infection with syphilis (syphilis) can cause prominent and white cuts on the tongue. Syphilis is a venereal disease that is treated with antibiotics, usually from the penicillin family.

Locoplasticia

White or gray lesions on or under the tongue may be a symptom of leukoplakia (Hebrew: חווערוועט).

In some cases the onset of these lesions has an early association with cancer.

They appear in people who use tobacco (smoking or chewing) and usually, upon cessation of use will pass by themselves.

Sometimes, when there is a concern that they are an early symptom of cancer, doctors will decide on an intervention procedure in which these lesions will be removed with a scalpel.

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Lichen planus disease

- If the white layer appears in patches and in a pattern reminiscent of lace on the tongue, cheeks and gums, it may be a symptom of an inflammatory disease called lichen planus (Hebrew: לפת פשת). It is a chronic condition that has no cure, but certain topical preparations can relieve its severe symptoms.

Geographical language

- Another non-contagious inflammatory condition that can cause a white layer to appear on the tongue is geographical language. This condition gives the tongue a map-like appearance - with grooves and white and red areas on its face. There is no need to treat this condition and it goes away on its own in most cases. However, in cases where it causes discomfort or pain, you can take painkillers or use mouthwashes that disinfect and numb the tongue.

Digestive problems

- Digestive problems such as inflammation of the stomach, upset stomach or ulcers can cause the appearance of a white coating on the tongue.

This is because the mouth is part of and affected by the digestive system.

Each of these background conditions has a different medical treatment, which is given in consultation with a physician only.

It is important to brush your teeth twice a day, including cleaning your tongue.

Woman clears tongue (Photo: ShutterStock)

If you suffer from a white layer on the tongue that does not disappear when you try to scratch or remove it without success, or if it is accompanied by sores or when it is not uniform on the tongue and forms white and red areas alternately - it is a sign to see a doctor and consult the cause and appropriate treatment.

Want to avoid white tongue?

Be sure to drink enough water - drinking water flushes the bacteria out of the mouth and prevents dehydration of the oral cavity.

Make sure you clean your mouth and teeth well - brush your teeth and tongue twice a day and you can also add an alcohol-free mouthwash.

Avoid mouth irritation - Chronic irritation such as that caused by regular tobacco and alcohol consumption can cause leukoplakia.

Eating highly acidic, crunchy and spicy foods can also cause irritation of the oral cavity.

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