MEN'S HEALTH COMMUNITY
Tongue scum

Tongue scum

Every morning I have a stubborn crud on my tongue.  It takes a special tongue scraper and a lot od pressure to get it off.  Once off, my breath is improved and my mouth feels cleaner.  I know this is gross, but I don't know how else to explain it.  I read somewhere that this is do to a sluggish liver.  Is that true and how do I get this to stop?  I don't of anyone else who has this problem and it doesn't matter what I eat.

Thanks
Related Discussions
2 Comments
Blank
93532_tn?1297959607
You should consult your dentist. There are a few products available to help loosen the "scum" before using the tongue scraper. That is one of the most common causes of bad breath, but have never heard a correlation to liver problems.


Andi

Blank
Avatar_n_tn
Hi,You may have a thyroid problem.Get it checked if its ok,then you may have some dental work that need looking at.Another thought is the fact you make not be drinking enough water.Good luck.
Blank
Continue discussion Blank
Go
Blank
Blood Pressure Tracker
Log blood pressure
Start Tracking Now
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Top Men's Health Answerers
Avatar_n_tn
Blank
solace21
Avatar_f_tn
Blank
remar
st. louis, MO
1622896_tn?1325281191
Blank
bobdylan1958
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
1236893_tn?1287005834
Blank
gymdandee
NJ
139792_tn?1299416777
Blank
Dalubaba
Indore, India
RSS Expert Activity
1684282_tn?1311133646
Blank
Pregnancy and Addiction
3 hrs ago by Julia M Aharonov, DOBlank
514494_tn?1329196433
Blank
What's the Best Type of Mattress?
Feb 13 by Adam Tanase, D.C.Blank
1948828_tn?1324408422
Blank
Diabetics Are Twice as Likely to Ha...
Feb 13 by Cindy Beyer, Au.D.Blank