White patches on the tongue – not usually anything serious. But knowing the story behind it may help you find the best form of therapy.
It could be oral thrush, canker sores or leukoplakia or also could be a symptom of Covid, according to one doctor.
In most cases, if you have a white patch on your tongue, it’s most probably due to oral thrush, says the doctor.
But especially if you recently got COVID-19 or were vaccinated, he added.
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Dr Solanki continued:
Another possible reason for white patches on your tongue could be canker sores, which are generally inflamed and more painful than the oral thrush, said Dr Solanki.
A far less common cause is leukoplakia, characterized by thick white or grey patches on the cheeks, gums and lower mouth as well as on the tongue.
Dr Solanki explained:
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