Problems With Your Tongue

If you’ve noticed that you have bad breath, a white tongue, or a coated tongue, you may not know how to handle these dental dilemmas.

You may be feeling frustration and fear, but there is probably nothing to worry about because these conditions are very normal.

You should first know what causes those issues with your tongue for you to be able to avoid them.

The following typically causes bad breath, white tongue, and coated tongue:

1. Food particles and bacteria trapped in the teeth and on the tongue
2. Poor dental hygiene
3. Plaque build-up
4. Side effects of certain medications
5. Alcohol use
6. Tobacco use
7. Certain medical conditions

Knowing these various factors, you can fight them off better and have a healthier and fresher tongue.

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