Why there is plaque on the tongue?

Why do you have a plaque on the tongue? The tongue is a muscular organ covered with mucous membrane. Its structure depends on the amount accumulated on the bacteria. This is the reason for the appearance of the coating on the tongue and bad breath. On the front of the tongue plaque less because it is cleared during the movement in the oral cavity, while the rear part is in contact only with the soft palate. Here bacteria accumulates the most. Therefore, the plaque on the root of the tongue is thicker. Alcohol abuse, smoking, poor diet, infections, chronic diseases create ideal conditions for bacteria.

White plaque - what is it? To see in the morning thin white plaque on the tongue is normal. This plaque is not considered a symptom of the disease. But if you notice that the thickness of the plaque has increased, it is worth considering. Thick white plaque can talk about long-term constipation. If dense white plaque on the tongue accompanied by fever and intoxication, it is a sign of infectious disease. A white plaque on the root of the tongue and on the back often indicates a disease of the gastrointestinal tract (enterocolitis, gastritis, ulcer of the stomach or intestines). Those with kidney disease or lung white coating on the tongue is located on the sides of its front part.

Why there is gray, green, brown plaque on the tongue? Change the color of the plaque, as well as the increase of its density, also indicates the existence of problems in the human body. The gray plaque on the tongue is found in violation of the stomach and intestines. This plaque occurs, for example, when ulcers. And the constant brown plaque on the root of the tongue appears in people with chronic alcoholism. Even this plaque is found in many diseases of the lungs, as well as heavy smokers. Green growth is not too common. It occurs when mycotic infection, Candida, or yeast glossitis, which promotes the use of antibiotics, steroids and drugs that suppress the immune system.

Attention on an yellow plaque! A weak yellow-white plaque on the tongue like fine white and grayish-white, is considered normal. This plaque occurs in the hot season. But if the color is intense, and the thickness of the plaque is changing, this indicates diseases of the digestive system. Pronounced yellow plaque on the tongue occurs when the liver and biliary tract. Yellow in the lower part of the tongue is detected at an early stage of jaundice. Thick yellow-green plaque on the tongue indicates a severe disruption of the digestive system or the stagnation of bile. Sometimes when these same diseases in the language occurs red plaque. Yellowish plaque can also show the presence of excess bile in the gall bladder.

Cleaned the tongue correctly.

Should be daily to brush your tongue! You can use a regular toothbrush or a special spoon, brush or nozzle for the irrigators. Purification is carried out from the remote sites tab in the direction of its front surface. It is desirable to use toothpaste. It makes clean-up language more effective, as it consists of antibacterial substances. Also don't forget to pay attention to the oral cavity in General. Carefully and properly brush your teeth, use special solutions for rinsing the mouth. So you will prevent the bacteria to live peacefully in your mouth. Thick plaque not only spoils the appearance of your tongue. It shows serious health problems. In addition, the coating on the tongue is the cause of bad breath, which creates discomfort when communicating. Freshen the breath is not the solution. Better to eliminate the cause of plaque and daily thoroughly clean the tongue and mouth. In return you will get a good feeling and confidence in dealing with people. Also it is recommended to timely visit to the dentist to carry out the procedure of professional oral hygiene.

Istanbul Asia Dent dental clinic doctor Gökay Kartal

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