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What Causes Tissue Under Tongue Turning White?

Tissue under tongue turning white
Hi, the tissue on the floor of my mouth, behind my bottom teeth has changed from rounded tissue to ridgelike, with the top of the ridge turning white. What could this be? It doesn't hurt but peels now and then.
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Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query tissue under tongue turning white which is mainly because of fungal infection of tongue known as ORAL THRUSH OR CANDIASIS caused by Candida albicans fungus leading to a coating on tongue. Need not to panic about it. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Take antifungal suspension solutions. Gargle with Nystatin mouthwash. Take diet rich in probiotics like Yoghurt and Garlic. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid spicy food. Take a multivitamin daily for 15 days. Do brushing and flossing on daily basis. Use tongue scrapper very gently to prevent debris accumulation.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tissue Under Tongue Turning White?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query tissue under tongue turning white which is mainly because of fungal infection of tongue known as ORAL THRUSH OR CANDIASIS caused by Candida albicans fungus leading to a coating on tongue. Need not to panic about it. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Take antifungal suspension solutions. Gargle with Nystatin mouthwash. Take diet rich in probiotics like Yoghurt and Garlic. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid spicy food. Take a multivitamin daily for 15 days. Do brushing and flossing on daily basis. Use tongue scrapper very gently to prevent debris accumulation. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari