White tongue Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2018年2月3日 · 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.
White Tongue: Causes, Treatments & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
网页White tongue is a symptom where your tongue grows a white coating on part or all of its top surface. You might also experience bad breath, a hairy tongue and irritation. White tongue looks unappealing, but it’s usually harmless and temporary.
What Causes a White Tongue and How to Treat It - Healthline
网页2019年3月29日 · Your tongue can look white due to collected debris or due to a health condition like a fungal infection or leukoplakia. Sometimes certain medications or oral cancer can cause white patches in the...
12 Causes of a White Tongue, Symptoms, How to Get Rid of It
网页A white tongue is usually not serious and often can be easily treated. A white tongue can be due to a variety of causes and conditions. These include poor oral hygiene, dehydration, dry mouth, tobacco, alcohol, irritation, geographic tongue, oral thrush, lichen planus, leukoplakia, syphilis, and cancer.
Leukoplakia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年2月15日 · Leukoplakia (loo-koh-PLAY-key-uh) causes thick, white patches that form on the gums. The patches also may form on the insides of the cheeks and the bottom of the mouth. Sometimes the patches form on the tongue. These patches cannot be scraped off. Doctors do not know the exact cause of leukoplakia.
Causes of a white tongue and how to get rid of it - Medical News Today
网页2024年1月16日 · White tongue is a term used to describe any area of the tongue that has a grayish-white coating on it. The coating may cover the entire tongue, or it may appear in patches. In this...
White Spots on Tongue: 7 Causes and How to Treat Them
网页2024年2月9日 · 1. Oral Thrush. Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida yeast. It often appears as white patches on the tongue, mouth, and throat and is typically harmless. Risk Factors. Oral thrush is most common in babies. Healthy adults don’t often develop it, but factors that increase the risk include: 1. Wearing dentures.
Leukoplakia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
网页2023年7月5日 · Leukoplakia is a condition that creates white patches on your tongue, gums or the inside of your cheeks. The patches don’t hurt but they don’t go away. Leukoplakia may look harmless, but the condition may become oral cancer. Talk to your dentist if you notice white patches in your mouth.
White tongue Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2014年12月2日 · White tongue is a coating of debris, bacteria and dead cells on your tongue that makes it look white. Although the appearance of white tongue may be alarming, the condition is usually harmless and temporary. However, white tongue can be an indication of some serious conditions, ranging from infection to a precancerous condition.
Leukoplakia: Symptoms, causes, and prevention - Medical News Today
网页2023年6月15日 · Leukoplakia causes white patches or plaques to develop on the tongue and mucosa in the mouth. Doctors may prescribe medication to treat the condition. Mouth irritants and...