A white coating on your tongue is often harmless and linked to bacteria buildup or poor oral hygiene, but in some cases, it can signal infection or underlying health issues. Here’s what causes it—and ...

A white tongue can have many different causes and is sometimes accompanied by a dry mouth or an unpleasant odor. In some ...

Generally speaking, a tongue’s color will fall somewhere between a pale pink and dark red, with a thin, white-ish layer of keratin on top.Photograph: 4FR/Getty Images Once, at a party, a woman said ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all have tastebuds, and some of us even have more textured tongues than others, but you know an out-of ...

What Is Transient Lingual Papillitis? Transient lingual papillitis (TLP) is a minor health condition that causes small, painful bumps on your tongue that are red, white, or yellow. Also called lie ...

The Mayo Clinic's specialist blog has pointed out the causes of waking up with a white tongue in the morning One of them is that you may have poor oral hygiene. The accumulation of bacteria and food ...

Dark spots appearing on the tongue can create immediate worry and concern for many people. These mysterious marks often develop without warning, leaving individuals wondering whether they signal a ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Shiela asks, "My tongue has turned white and I have problems ...

When your tongue swells, it’s typically responding to some form of irritation, injury, or underlying health condition. The tongue’s unique anatomy makes it particularly susceptible to swelling, which ...