White coating on the tongue
Description: The tongue looks and feels sticky and it is covered with a thick layer of white substance. In addition, the tongue feels heavy and has limited mobility. This is usually a clear sign of disrupted tongue cell renewal. These changes are most noticeable in cases of severe cold or increased body temperature. In some cases, such changes show certain digestive issues.
Dark colored tongue
Description: Tongue papillae are extended and unusually dark. In addition, the tongue is sticky, but doesn’t produce pain.
The darkening of a tongue usually comes as a result of overuse of antiseptic products, antibiotics or tobacco. Taking care of this problem is very simple just use the toothbrush to rub the tongue and the dark layer will be peeled.
Small dents on the tongue
Description: The tongue has small and painful dents that make the swallowing more difficult. The edges of the tongue are reddish.
In most cases the cause is ulcers minor viral wounds that appear on the tongue, gums and in the oral cavity. These ulcers are painful and make eating and drinking difficult. The healing process is very slow. You can use mouthwash to speed up the healing process. If it is treated in the right way, the infection should be healed in less than seven days.
Dry tongue
Description: The tongue is dry, inflamed and whitish.
According to some experts, this is typically a sign of some of the many seasonal diseases like flu and cold accompanied by increased body temperature. When people deal with these health issues they usually tend to keep their mouth open for a long time and that’s why the tongue gets dry fast. This leads to increased peeling of the cells of the tongue and their buildup on the surface. In cases like this, it is the best idea to consult a doctor and take a blood test. You must determine the real cause to start the treatment.
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