If a patient notices a fine white coating on the tongue, not a pathological condition. Oral mucosa is a constantly refreshed, peel off dead skin cells, they will mingle with saliva and food remnants. It creates a coating, the patient can swallow it, and then they can irritate. Usually secretions colonized by bacteria, can also greatly stink.

In this case it is not necessary to seek medical attention. One must pay attention to oral hygiene.Regularly and thoroughly clean the teeth, gums, but also the tongue and cheeks. It is also suitable enough to drink (soft drinks). Anti-odor it is recommended the use of mouthwashes, chewing gum and the like without sugar.

Mucosa face but also on the tongue can be formed whitish coatings that go easily wiped off. They are a manifestation of mouth infection with Candida albicans. This disease can occur in newborns who get infected during childbirth. For adults we meet him especially in people with immune insufficient – like AIDS. Such whitish spots on the cheeks and tongue should see a physician. Next, you must determine the cause immune disorders.

Whitish spots, again on the inner cheeks and tongue mucosa that can not be simply wiped away,are called leukoplakia. Leukoplakia may arise from a variety of causes, e.g. from smoking.Leukoplakia is an expression of dysplasia should see her doctor. It is not a matter of urgency, but tests could be done. Some leukoplakia (but certainly not all) are precancerosis – after some time from them may create malignant tumors.

For sure it is therefore appropriate to find a doctor, quit smoking and drinking spirits. I let you treat your teeth leukoplakia may be removed.