What causes a human tongue to have a white
film on it all the time? Should this be
checked by a Dr. Or a dentist? :(
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holidaycheer01
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Jackson, MI
Posted: 01-13-06 15:21pm
Do you have bad breath? Generally when
it gets white coated that's what it means.
Try using a tongue cleaner and talk to
your dentist.
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harleygirl2
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 2 Location: East Coast
Posted: 01-13-06 15:27pm
No I don't have bad breath. That is the
strange part. I will call my dentist to
find out what exactly it is and how to get
rid of it. Thanks
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~*~Jillian~*~
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 1759 Location: Tennessee, USA
Posted: 01-13-06 16:33pm
..Um I have a white film ...On the top of
my tongue of the morning...But once I
brush my teeth(and tongue)...Its always
gone...Brush your tongue and use mouthwash
it will go away.
Last edited by ~*~Jillian~*~ on 01-13-06 17:10pm; edited 1 time in total
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sandyallen
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Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 01-13-06 16:45pm
I am no Dr. But it might be thrush, you
might want to check that out.
Good luck!
Let us know what you find out.
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teach486
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 276 Location: US
Posted: 01-13-06 16:52pm
The white film on one's tongue is usually
the result of bacteria and their waste
products. You can help to reduce this
over time by scraping your tongue daily.
Brushing your tongue alone will not kill
the bacteria, only help to loosen and
reduce it a bit. This is because a wet
toothbrush can actually hold/harbor the
bacteria. You can buy a cheap tongue
scraper anywhere oral health products are
sold. To properly scrape your tongue drag
the scraper from the back of your tongue
to the tip several times, rinsing it off
between each pass.
I have also read where it is suggested to
use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash to
help kill the bacteria. It said to start
of using the peroxide daily, and then as
the bacteria build up decreases maybe only
a couple times a week. While it taste
nasty, it does work. Just be sure not to
swallow the peroxide!
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 7892 Location: *UPTOWN*NEW ORLEANS*, La
Mother Is a Dental Hygentist.... Posted: 01-13-06 17:57pm
Teach...What you are saying has the most
logic to it. The white film is bacteria
and needs to be removed daily. Being
preggy, you also need to floss and use a
bacteria killing rinse daily. I know
flossing is aggravating but is prevents
gingivitis, which is the painful swelling
and bleeding of the gums. Now that we are
preggy, we have twice as much blood in our
gums due to the volume increase. Your
gums should be a healthy, pretty pink.
Not red or even purple. Floss floss
floss!!!! I can't say it enough. Also,
you need to brush 2 times a day. I know
it sounds horrible ladies..Lol...But we
must stick to a health regimine!!
Sarah
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Cambion
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 747
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Posted: 01-13-06 22:00pm
Not sure what 'white tongue' has to do
with pregnancy, but oh well.
As far as I know, a white coating of the
tongue is a sign that the body is out of
balance. It's nothing to lose sleep over,
won't kill you, etc. I've had a white
tongue for years and i'm still here.
If it worries you to no end, you can
always ask your doctor.
