It’s there, quietly in your mouth, and yet we often forget about it. Did you know that your tongue can reveal a lot about what’s going on in your body? A strange color, an unusual texture, a burning sensation… These little signs can be silent messengers of imbalances your body is trying to communicate. Intrigued? Here are four common tongue symptoms worth taking a quick look in the bathroom mirror…
White tongue? What if it’s due to yeast overgrowth?
A white coating on the tongue, a slightly strange taste, and bad breath… These symptoms could indicate a fungal imbalance, often related to a natural yeast overgrowth in the mouth.
Why is this happening?
When our mouth becomes an overly favorable breeding ground —insufficient oral hygiene, recent use of antibiotics, weakened immune system or even simply dry mouth— these yeasts take advantage to settle in comfortably.
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Gently clean your tongue twice a day.
Rinse with saline solution or a baking soda solution.
Avoid sugary or fermented foods that feed the yeast.
Consider yogurts or fermented drinks rich in probiotics!
If, despite these measures, the deposit persists or thickens, a visit to the dentist is necessary.
