What is the white coating on my tongue? how do i get rid off it, tongue scrapers!
Question:
What is the white coating on my tongue? how do i get rid off it, tongue scrapers are not effective,?
is there any safe medications for this?
Answers:
Without a picture this isn't the easiest answer, but the possibilities are:
1) Long filiform papillae - velvety white, but can grow long. Tongue scrapers or simply brush your tongue will help to shorten their length
2) Candida (thrush) - a yeast infection, common if you are run down or been taking antibiotics. Treatment requires a minimum of 2 weeks of an antifungal medicine or natural yoghurt every day to re-balance the bacteria levels
3) Leukoplakia - a white patch that can't be rubbed off. In a very very small number of cases this could lead to cancer
4) Lichen planus - a white lacey patches, that can be sore particularly with spices or tomatos
Due to points 2 and 3, if would be advisable to have this checked by your dentist.