Should you be worried about your tongues health?
As the largest organ in your mouth, the tongue can indicate signs of oral pathology and disease that can affect the entire body. A clean healthy tongue should be pink in appearance and covered in small nodules. A white coating on your tongue is not always a serious concern and is most often the cause of a build-up of bacteria from poor oral hygiene but can also be related to the following: Dry mouth Smoking Dehydration Mouth breathing Alcohol use Fever Irritation to your tong