Question 1

what can i do to keep my tongue from getting plaque from time to time ?

Accepted Answer

Great question!: Three things to brush everyday: teeth, gums, and tongue.
Sounds like you already brush your gums ; teeth. There are many tongue cleaning products; brush, blade, spoon, etc.  F you do not own any gently press and scrape your tongue using a soup spoon and watch a creamy film of bacteria (plaque) coming out! tongue cleaning brushes/blades are fairly inexpensive. Try a few to find your best favorite.

Question 2

what are the causes of there to be plaque on the back of my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: This is an area that collects plaque, bacteria from eating and post-nasal drip.
Important to use a tongue scraper or brush your tongue with your toothbrush to reduce this build up.
See tongue scraper photograph.

Question 3

cant really get the plaque off my tongue by brushing it. would a tongue scraper help with this?

Accepted Answer

Tongue scraper: Start by having your tongue looked at by a dentist. What you call "plaque" may or may not be actually that and therefore trying to remove it may not be advisable or possible.  Using a tongue scraper gently once a day is a good idea.

Question 4

i have a lingual bar & my tongue gets so irritated from it. i clean out the plaque but it irritates my tongue with & without plaque. how do i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Bar: See your dentist as you may need an adjustment. Good Luck

Question 5

used a tongue scraper for the first time ever and now my tongue feels kind of raw/sore. is this normal? i had alot of plaque so i had to scrape hard

Accepted Answer

Normal reaction: It is normal for one's tongue to feel "raw" and sore if he scraped his tongue "hard". That means whenever doing something for the first time, one should be gentle. This holds true on many occasions in life, whether it be waxing a car or scraping a tongue or...

Question 6

does a tongue ring lead to more dental plaque?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: The presence of a tongue ring does not generally contribute to the accumulation of additional dental plaque on the teeth. However, it does raise the risk of tongue infection, sensitivity reactions to the ring in contacting tissues, and chipping of the teeth, especially the lower front teeth, which are particularly difficult to repair well. Tongue rings are not good for oral health.

Question 7

i have a lump on the bottom of my tongue. it's not painful and it has what seems to be a white head, the color of plaque. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Don't panic: The area below the tongue has a high density  of salivary glands.  Sounds like you may have an occluded salivary gland.   Sometimes these occlusions clear on there own with salivary secretions.  They tend to occur when you are dehydrated.   Drink lots of water. And see your dentist for an examination  of the bump

Question 8

could white film on tongue be plaque? or maybe just spit sticking to tongue? had for years.ive heard of leukoplakia but i go to dentist every 6 months

Accepted Answer

Tongue brushing: The white film may be plaque or food debris..  This can be removed brushing your tongue or using a tongue scraper.

Question 9

my tongue has white plaque like stuff on it. it can be wiped off but it leaves behind red marks. i have clostridium difficile and i am on vancomycin liquid. i have just started eating again. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Have this checked: Sounds as if you bacterial balance is off in your mouth
antibiotics can do this
have it checked.

Question 10

i am experiencing  excessive sweating (worsened by: after exercise)  and genital itching. white plaque on tongue and dry mouth. i'm also spitting alot?

Accepted Answer

You may have a: fungal infection. It would be worth your while to be examined and evaluated by a health care provider to provide you with some relief.

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What can i do to keep my tongue from getting plaque from time to time ?

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What are the causes of there to be plaque on the back of my tongue?

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Cant really get the plaque off my tongue by brushing it. would a tongue scraper help with this?

A member asked:

I have a lingual bar & my tongue gets so irritated from it. i clean out the plaque but it irritates my tongue with & without plaque. how do i stop it?

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Used a tongue scraper for the first time ever and now my tongue feels kind of raw/sore. is this normal? i had alot of plaque so i had to scrape hard

A member asked:

Does a tongue ring lead to more dental plaque?

A member asked:

I have a lump on the bottom of my tongue. it's not painful and it has what seems to be a white head, the color of plaque. should i worry?

A member asked:

Could white film on tongue be plaque? or maybe just spit sticking to tongue? had for years.ive heard of leukoplakia but i go to dentist every 6 months

A member asked:

My tongue has white plaque like stuff on it. it can be wiped off but it leaves behind red marks. i have clostridium difficile and i am on vancomycin liquid. i have just started eating again. what should i do?

A member asked:

I am experiencing excessive sweating (worsened by: after exercise) and genital itching. white plaque on tongue and dry mouth. i'm also spitting alot?

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