10 Causes of White Tongue
Cause #8: Poor Oral Hygiene
White tongue is often due to poor oral hygiene that causes the papillae on the tongue to become inflamed and swollen. This increases the tendency for food debris, bacteria, and dead cells to become trapped between the enlarged papillae causing the tongue to have a whitish coating.
Oral hygiene refers to the practice of keeping a clean mouth devoid of disease. General guidelines to maintain a good oral hygiene include brushing and interdental cleaning with floss or interdental brushes twice a day. Some may also include the use of a mouthwash in their routine.
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