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Tongue Coating (Furry, Abnormal Color) Causes and Pictures

We all develop a furry type of white coating on our tongue by the end of the day. This is considered normal and is largely composed of food particles, bacteria and saliva. It is easily remove by brushing of the tongue to reveal the underlying pink color of a healthy tongue. However, there are cases where coating of the >> Read More ...

Lichen Planus (Skin, Mouth) Causes, Pictures and Treatment

There are a number of different conditions that can cause white lesions in the mouth. Some conditions like oral candidiasis (mouth thrush) are among the more common causes while others like leukoplakia and lichen planus are less often seen. Many people do not understand the differences between these conditions and despite >> Read More ...

Oral Pigmentation (Causes of Discoloration Inside Mouth)

What is oral pigmentation? Oral pigmentation refers to discoloration of the inner lining of the mouth (oral mucosa) from its normally pink hue. This discoloration occurs due to the deposition of different colored materials over the oral mucosa which can be of physiological or pathological in nature. Oral pigmentation may >> Read More ...

Tongue Discoloration (White, Red, Purple, Blue, Yellow, Black)

Normal color of the tongue The human tongue is a muscular organ that plays various roles in chewing, swallowing and talking. It lacks the protective skin and therefore its color is largely dependent on that tissue it is composed of in addition to the blood flowing through it. Therefore the color of the human tongue is >> Read More ...