What could could be my tongue has yellow stuff on top?

Yellow stuff on tongue?

• Well yesterday I had a fever but it went away. I noticed in the mirror that I had a light coating of yellow stuff on my tongue. It came off easily with a tooth brush. Should I be ...show more

• Answer:

  There are a few things you can do to prevent an unfortunate yellow coated tongue. First, avoid alcohol, tobacco products, and coffee or other drinks with dark pigments. Next, you can stay aware of common side effects from any medications you may be taking. Also, try not to breathe through your mouth on a regular basis. And most importantly, practice good oral hygiene! Oral hygiene, including brushing your teeth, flossing, and brushing your tongue, can greatly improve your oral health and the color of your tongue. Brushing your tongue, especially with an Orabrush, will remove bacteria from the surface of your tongue, help shorten your papillae, and remove pigments from your tongue. All around, the Orabrush is your best tool to fight a yellow coated tongue.