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What does a white tongue mean?

I am a 28 year old male and my tongue is white. What does a white tongue mean?

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It means that you should use a tongue scraper to clean it, you have a particular anatomy on the surface of the tongue that allows deposits to stay on
Hi there,

Thank you for your question. White tongue could be cause by many factors, such as, dehydration, dry mouth, smoking or poor oral hygiene. Make sure you drink water frequently and brush your tongue when you brush your teeth.
It’s residue because of tongue geography. Please purchase a tongue scraper to clean your tongue and prevent bad breath
It could be bacteria on your tongue. If you brush your tongue daily for a few days and you still have a white tongue, it may be a sign of systemic disease or an infection.