Is there a relation between bad breath and white tongue?

White Tongue?: White buildup on the tongue could contribute to some bad breath situations. Bad breath or halitosis can be caused by other conditions, such as gingivitis or gum disease, medications or medical problems, types of food in your diet, smoking, alcohol. Your dentist can prescribe a treatment for halitosis after he/she determines the cause of the problem.

Bacteria: Bacteria in you mouth is a community of many types. Some types cause bad breath and some may coat your tongue. The tongue is often a source of mouth odor. So yes it can be related. You may also have gum disease. You can check your risk of dental disease online at www.Poconodentaltest.Com.

Candidiasis: Candidiasis is a condition which there is a fungal overgrowth in the oral cavity. In many case, it is found on the tongue. Candidiasis result in a white coating of the tongue, when scraped may leave a red bleeding spots. Candidiasis gives rise to bad breath. Clean your tongue at least once a day. Taking antibiotic may lead to candidiasis due to the imbalance of bacterial and fungal population.