Why has my tongue turned white? 01:04 BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter .

Pink patches surrounded by a white border can make your tongue look like a map—this is called "geographic tongue." It's not known what causes this condition, which usually doesn't require treatment.

White patches or coating can signal oral thrush, a fungal infection commonly occurring in those with compromised immune systems. This condition requires antifungal treatment to prevent spread and ...

Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

This shows up in the mouth as white patches on the lips, tongue, or inner cheeks called thrush. If your baby has thrush, they will need to be treated by a doctor. How to clean your baby's tongue ...

A doctor has explained what the white coating on your tongue is - and why having too much of it is a problem. Having a small amount is perfectly normal. As Dr Eric Berg explains, a yeast named ...

Oral thrush represents a more concerning cause of white tongue coating. This fungal infection occurs when Candida yeast, normally present in small amounts in your mouth, grows excessively and ...

A white coating on your tongue can be caused by a number of things, but according to Dr Eric Berg, a medical doctor and best-selling author, it can also be linked to your diet ...

Your tongue might develop white patches that look like cottage cheese. Oral thrush is especially common in infants and the elderly, especially if they wear dentures.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Common tongue diseases and problems include canker sores, thrush, oral lichen planus, and tongue trauma. Other problems or ...

Waking up to find a white layer on your tongue might seem like a minor concern, but it could be your body’s way of signaling ...

White patches or spots on the tongue can be caused by various reasons. They may be from a sore created by biting the tongue or from an underlying condition like thrush. These spots can occur on ...