5 Gross Consequences of Having a Dirty Tongue

A dirty tongue is associated with poor oral hygiene.
Bacteria, fungi, food scraps and dead cells can get trapped between swollen
papillae and form a coating that covers the tongue. A good deep cleaning by a Denver sedation dentist can do wondersin combating the causes of bad breath.
Here are some causes of a dirty-looking tongue:
·incorrect brushing
·dry mouth
·incorrect use of dental floss
·breathing through the mouth
·dehydration
·eating soft foods
·irritation
·fever
·smoking or chewing tobacco
·alcohol consumption
There are also a few gross consequences of having a dirty tongue. These alone should definitely make you to grab your toothbrush and give your tongue a thorough scrubbing.
Halitosis
Also known as bad breath, it occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the mouth that emit an unpleasant odor.
Oral candidiasis
Also called “oral thrush”, or “yeast infection in the mouth”, this condition is caused by a fungus in the Candida species. The tongue has unaesthetic white-yellowish deposits and you will need treatment to get rid of this problem.
Black hairy tongue
This sounds terrible and it also looks gross. Food/ drink particles accumulate around the papillae causing keratin buildup, which gives the tongue a furry appearance.
Having a dirty tongue can also cause gum disease , or make you have less sharp taste buds .









