What Tongue Tells Us About Our Health !

Have you ever wondered , when you visit your doctor, he/she asks you to stick out your tongue? While it is true that doctor has a better view of the throat when your tongue is stuck out there is also an other fundamental reason for it. The doctor would also like to know the soundness of your tongue. You might have heard this old adage that a lot can be said about you by looking at your tongue. This holds certainly true in modern times and if your tongue looks unhealthy, it is time to get yourself evaluated by a physician. Let us look at some common symptoms and what you can infer from them:

1. If your tongue has a white coating or white spots: A white tongue or a tongue with white spots can be an indication of a yeast infection that develops inside your mouth. It is common among infants and can also say that you have a weak immune system. In some cases, these white coating can appear after you have taken antibiotics.
2. If your tongue is red: A red tongue could be a sign of vitamin deficiency. Folic acid and vitamin B-12 deficiencies may cause your tongue to give out a reddish appearance.
3. Geographic tongue: The condition is caused when the redness causes map like patterns on the surface of your tongue. These patches can have a white surrounding and resemble like a country on a map.
4. If your tongue is black and hairy: Much like hair, the papillae on your tongue grows throughout the lifetime. They become excessively long in some people and they can harbour bacteria. They look like dark patches and can resemble a mole on your skin. The condition may be common for people suffering from diabetes and for people who take antibiotics regularly.
5. If your tongue is sore or bumpy: If your tongue is always sore, it can be due to a result of an accident or an injury. You might have accidentally bit your tongue and the place is prone to infections and redness. The place may not be able to secrete enough saliva on its own and can cause these rashes or a sore tongue. They are also caused by smoking and in some cases, people with mouth ulcers can get them. Mouth ulcers in the tongue can be painful and can be especially messy.

Doctors advise that you have check your tongue on a daily basis and any changes should not be ignored and should be treated with the seriousness it deserves. 

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5 Things That Happen When You Don't Brush Your Tongue

While it may be common practice to brush your teeth twice a day, and floss regularly before going to sleep, how many people take the time to brush their tongues too? As it turns out, it may be high time that you give your oral health habits an upgrade. 

  Not convinced? Did you know that 700 different bacteria species live in the mouth? While not all of these microbes are harmful, when the bad ones set up shop and multiply, or small bumps surface on the tongue, they can cause some real damage. Your tongue can be seen as a bacteria sponge spreading bad bacteria throughout the mouth, causing problems and disease. Here are some possible conditions you may encounter: 

 

One of the main problems you may encounter with not brushing your tongue is bad breath. The bacteria on your tongue will give off a foul smell. They tend to lurk at the back of the mouth, so brush your tongue to get rid of the bad breath. 

If you don't brush your tongue you may notice a nasty coating of bacteria, food particles and dead skin cells called a biofilm, that can cover up your taste buds. To get your taste buds going again, use a tongue scraper, removing the biofilm.

As strange as it may sound, black hairy tongue is a condition that arises when the papillae on your tongue get strained from leftover food or drink particles. As the particles are never brushed away it gives the tongue a dark, furry appearance. While harmless, once you start tongue brushing, it should disappear. 

Known as oral thrush, this tends to happen when the bacteria levels in your mouth get out of control, usually due to not brushing your tongue. As a result, yeast tends to grow out of control, resulting in white patches on the tongue. While an antifungal medication can cure it, regular tongue brushing should keep it at bay. 

 Bacterial buildup on your tongue can spread to your teeth, causing gingivitis, or red, inflamed gums. If left untreated, the inflammation can advance to periodontal disease, where the gums pull away from the teeth and the space between the gums becomes infected. This may cause your teeth to fall out. Furthermore, chronic inflammation caused by periodontal disease is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and miscarriage. 

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