Tongue Cleaner

A few years ago, I noticed something weird with my tongue.  White spots on my tongue.  I wasn’t really sure what to expect of this, as it definitely looked different from usual.  Aside from the fact that it was ugly, I wanted to know what it was all about to make sure it wasn’t some kind of medical condition to worry about.

After googling white spots on tongue, I learned some more about this condition and why it happens.  I also ended up seeing a doctor to make sure that everything was okay.  Whatever the case, I’ll give you a few possible explanations that may explain why you see these white spots on tongue.

First of all, it’s very well possible that you’re just suffering from mouth dryness.  Try drinking more water each day for a few days and see if it goes away.  If this is the case, you’ve solved your problem.

Another very likely possibility is that you have an abundance of dead skin cells on your tongue.  I know that it sounds weird to think that dead skin cells live on your tongue and are causing the white spots on tongue, but it’s a real possibility.  Try gently removing the whiteness with a tongue cleaner to see if this helps at all.  If it does, you’ll know that using a tongue cleaner regularly and drinking water more frequently can both help with this.

The last possibility is that you’re suffering from a condition known as oral thrush.  Thrush is essentially a fungus that can grow on your tongue.  Think of it as an infection.  Very often, people suffer from thrush and candida when they’ve taken a medication that may lead to this.  It’s equivalent to a yeast infection, only on your tongue.

The best way to treat white spots on tongue if you’re suffering from thrush is to see a doctor.  It’ll be easy to diagnose this condition.  If you notice redness on your tongue after scraping it with a tongue cleaner, there’s a good chance that this is what it is.

Again, seek the help of a doctor for a prescription to kill off the infection.  This is no serious medical concern to worry about, but something that you’ll want to address in order to rid your tongue of the issue.