If You See White Patches on Your Tongue

These white patches on your tongue signify oral candidiasis, which is an overgrowth of yeast or thrush. Try brushing your tongue regularly for a week to see if this is a matter of oral hygiene. If the patches persist, their cause is likely an overgrowth of candida. This condition can be treated with anti-fungal drugs.

Your Tongue is Black and Hairy-Looking

There are a few causes for the black hairy tongue, including yeast infections, diabetes, cancer therapies, and poor oral hygiene. A buildup of dead skin cells on your tongue’s papillae results in the hairy look. No medical care is needed for this condition; simply practice excellent oral hygiene by regularly brushing your tongue (with the aid of tongue scrapers, as needed), and the problem should not persist.

There are Red and White Spots on Your Tongue

Nothing’s wrong here! Red and white spots on your tongue simply indicate the areas where your taste buds have worn down. This is common and requires no treatment.