{"id":12292,"date":"2022-11-04T11:42:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T18:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12292"},"modified":"2022-11-04T11:42:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T18:42:43","slug":"understanding-symptoms-causes-and-treatments-of-yellow-tongue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/understanding-symptoms-causes-and-treatments-of-yellow-tongue\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments of Yellow Tongue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your body is a great communicator.&nbsp;When something is wrong, your body will alert you.&nbsp;It&#8217;s possible that your tooth is the cause of sharp pain when you drink hot or cold beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s your body trying to say when you look at your yellow tongue in a mirror?&nbsp;This article will explain the causes and symptoms of a yellowish-colored tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is my tongue yellow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellowing of the tongue can indicate something is wrong.&nbsp;The yellowing of the tongue is generally harmless.&nbsp;It could be a sign of underlying conditions.&nbsp;Two common causes of yellowing are poor oral hygiene and dry lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tongue&#8217;s papillae (small bumps on your tongue&#8217;s surface) can also become contaminated by bacteria or food.&nbsp;If your papillae become enlarged from bacteria in your mouth, your papillae may turn discolored.&nbsp;You can fix this by practicing good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although yellow tongue is usually harmless, poor oral hygiene can cause serious conditions like gum disease or tooth loss.&nbsp;Make sure you take care of your teeth.&nbsp;Brush your teeth at minimum twice a day, and be sure to brush your tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water flossers and interdental brushes can be used to clean between your teeth at minimum once a day.&nbsp;You might also consider a tongue scraper or a mouthrinse.&nbsp;To detect potential problems early, regular checkups with your dentist is recommended.&nbsp;These are some other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Drink plenty of water<\/li><li>A nutritious diet is essential.<\/li><li>Stop smoking if you&#8217;re a smoker.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;ve maintained good oral hygiene habits, a yellowish tongue may still persist. If this happens, you should consult your dentist.&nbsp;You may have a more serious condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes yellow tongue and other conditions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A yellow tongue could also be obtained from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Geographic language<\/strong><br>This benign condition is caused by a missing papillae on your tongue.&nbsp;This condition can lead to reddish or white spots on the map that appear like islands.&nbsp;These &#8220;islands&#8221;, which may look like islands, can appear as if they have yellow borders.&nbsp;This condition is not dangerous, and it tends to disappear by itself.<\/li><li><strong>Slender, black hairy, thin tongue<\/strong><br><strong>Columbia University<\/strong>&nbsp;states that your tongue might appear yellow before developing black hair.&nbsp;Because of the accumulation of skin cells, the papillae get longer.&nbsp;Consuming certain substances can make the papillae longer.&nbsp;This isn&#8217;t serious and can easily be treated with good oral hygiene and avoiding smoking.<\/li><li><strong>Medications<\/strong><br>If you are taking certain medications, your tongue could change in color.&nbsp;Bismuth-containing medications can cause yellow discoloration.&nbsp;Bismuth is found in medications that treat nausea, stomach upset, heartburn and acid reflux.<\/li><li><strong>Jaundice<\/strong><br>Jaundice can cause yellow discoloration to your skin, eyes, and tongue.&nbsp;Jaundice can cause your tongue to turn yellow.&nbsp;Jaundice can be caused by excessive bilirubin which your liver does not properly break down.&nbsp;This could be a sign of more serious conditions like liver disease, blood disease, or bile-duct obstruction.&nbsp;You should contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you might have jaundice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A yellowish-colored tongue is common and can be treated by good oral hygiene.&nbsp;If the condition persists, your healthcare provider should be consulted.&nbsp;Although we don&#8217;t know the exact cause of yellow tongue, we hope they can help you smile again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your body is a great communicator.&nbsp;When something is wrong, your body will alert you.&nbsp;It&#8217;s possible that your tooth is the cause of sharp pain when you drink hot or cold beverages. 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