When I spit in the morning, my spit is yellowish in colour. Sometimes the colour is dark yellow. Is this a matter of concern.

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Bacteria release pigments that can turn your tongue yellow. Food, tobacco, and other substances can also get trapped on your tongue and turn it yellow. Dry mouth is also a reason for yellow saliva. Saliva washes bacteria out of your mouth, which helps prevent tooth decay. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Accepted Answer

Bacteria release pigments that can turn your tongue yellow. Food, tobacco, and other substances can also get trapped on your tongue and turn it yellow. Dry mouth is also a reason for yellow saliva. Saliva washes bacteria out of your mouth, which helps prevent tooth decay. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.

Prakhar Singh · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Bacteria release pigments that can turn your tongue yellow. Food, tobacco, and other substances can also get trapped on your tongue and turn it yellow. Dry mouth is a lack of enough saliva in your mouth. Saliva washes bacteria out of your mouth, which helps prevent tooth decay. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.