Why the tongue becomes white
Usually, bacteria, food particles or dead cells get stuck between the buds and turn the tongue white. Because of this, the buds can become larger or they can become inflamed. This is how the white patches appear on the surface of the tongue.
Sometimes the plaque is caused by a disease. Another condition where white patches appear on the tongue is geographic tongue. It’s quite rare and the causes aren’t known. But the condition itself is often linked to eating foods that irritate the tongue. It can also be a reaction to stress, illness or hormonal changes.
