Why Does My Tongue Get So White?
White Tongue Is Often Related to Oral Hygiene. Your Tongue Can Turn White When the Tiny Bumps (Papillae) That Line It Swell up and Become Inflamed. Bacteria...
White tongue is often related to oral hygiene. Your tongue can turn white when the tiny bumps (papillae) that line it swell up and become inflamed. Bacteria, fungi, dirt, food, and dead cells can all get trapped between the enlarged papillae. This collected debris is what turns your tongue white.
How do you cure a white tongue?
- Drinking more water, up to eight glasses a day.
- Brushing your teeth using a soft toothbrush.
- Using a mild fluoride toothpaste —one that doesn't have sodium lauryl sulfate (a detergent) listed as an ingredient.
- Using fluoride mouthwash.
Why is my tongue extra white?
White tongue is the result of an overgrowth and swelling of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the surface of your tongue. The appearance of a white coating is caused by debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lodged between the enlarged and sometimes inflamed papillae.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
