IMPORTANT SIGNS IN THE TONGUE

When everything is fine, the tongue is pinkish. But sometimes, the tongue changes. 3 disorders, with no serious health consequences but lots of risk factor includes- black hairy, yellow & geographic tongue. The last causes smooth red patches with raised edges. These may be due to bacterial overgrowth, an immune system glitch or an allergy.

Other tongue problems- small ulcers on the edges pop up due to stress, lesions could indicate oral cancer & thrush , a yeast infection, turns the tongue white.

Solutions- antibiotics or other medication may be needed but first try salt-water rinses along with brushing & flossing a lot. Stop using mouthwash or toothpaste with peroxide or with astringents such as menthol. Don't smoke. If symptoms, especially a hard & white lesion, stays for 20 days, see your dentist or ENT. It may save your life/