Thread: White coating on my tongue

What could this be? It's only towards the back but it's freaking me out. Has anyone heard of this before? If there is something simple I can do I'd like to try before running to the doctor.

In the original Atkins book, it listed that as one of the signs of ketosis. I can't say that I've ever experienced it, though. Maybe I never looked closely enough.

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"Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door."

This happened to me during the first 3 weeks that I was doing Induction. It was very weird... I bought one of those tongue scapers and spent more time brushing. After the first 3 weeks, I haven't experienced it again.

On a different note, I notice that my teeth seem to attract more plaque... has anyone had a problem with this??

Karen

Yes, PollyA8, it seems to me like my teeth attract more plaque, too. I thought maybe it was just me or my perception. I've gotten extra-vigilant about flossing and brushing.

Malland, keep in mind that whitish plaques in your mouth can also be a symptom of oral thrush (Candidiasis, or yeast), which commonly occurs on the tongue, in which case you need need your doctor's help so you can get a prescription to take care of it.

Aderyn