morning breath

[2manysymptoms]

Hi there-- for the past six months I have noticed a coating on my tongue and other ulcerations which come and go.  I never had morning breath but now I do.  I had an episode of deep passionate kissing about six months ago so I wonder if that did anything to my mouth. Thanks

[tamsel]

Still sounds like geo tongue. Have you seen your dentist? I would, especially if you think you could have an STD.

[2manysymptoms]

the ulcerations on the tongue seems to move around too

[2manysymptoms]

I am also experiencing ulcerations of the tongue.

[2manysymptoms]

Hi- yes geographic tongue seems to be the diagnosis.  Maybe it is a vitamin deficiency.  I have never had it before but it sounds like it is common.  I use to have the cleanest mouth in town with no morning breath etc.  I wonder if it is associated with aging. Thanks for the input

[tamsel]

Yes, you should probably go see your doctor or dentist. Could be geographic tongue. This condition comes and goes and no one knows what causes it. You get these red spots w/white borders in different areas of the tongue which come and go; looks like a map that's why they call it that. Bad breath is mostly related to not flossing. Coating on the tongue is usually plaque. You may want to start flossing every day and scrap your tongue with a tongue scraper and see if the bad breath goes away. You could even rinse with a mouthwash; I like the Natural Dentist mouthwash but you have to get that at a healthfood store.
When you eat certain foods does your tongue sting? Like with acidic foods, ie pineapple, tomatoes, etc...if so, classic geographic tongue. But, you really should see your dentist to make sure!!

[scottma]

Seeing an oral medicine specialist is advised.