I have been having this "condition" where my tongue continues to be coated with this white stuff. It smells horrible and there is literally nothing I can do about it. I keep removing it every night with a tongue cleaner and a toothbrush but it still keeps coming back. I drink lots of water as well but still it does not seem to disappear. I've been having this condition for a lot of years now and I can not seem to find a solution. Any suggestions to remove this annoying problem?

Dr. Yasmin Asma ZoharaDentist27yrs exp

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The keratin formed on the top of our tongues is knocked off and swallowed when we eat our meals. Normally the amount of keratin produced is equal to the amount knocked off, and our tongues appear normal. Sometimes this balance is upset, however, and the condition called ?coated tongue? results. This increased production of keratin is usually due to irritation of the top of the tongue due to drinking hot beverages or smoking tobacco. Adcice throat swab you may need candid ointment until then. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash. Advance procedures can be done with laser. You may consult me in person dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. 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. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. 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.  

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