What Causes a White Coated Tongue in Kids?
funny girl with tongue image by Olga Sapegina from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/mh/fb/causes-white-coated-tongue-kids_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Your child’s white tongue may be harmless, or it may be a signal of infection. If you’ve noticed a white coating on your child’s tongue, you may be concerned–and rightfully so. Although most white coatings are due to harmless conditions, other causes of white tongue can be dangerous, but treatable. The appearance of the coating is key to identifying its cause. Oral Thrush Perhaps the most common cause of a white coated tongue in kids is oral thrush, or candidiasis. It appears as white patches, which often appear curd-like, similar to the texture and appearance of cottage cheese. Babies and toddlers often have this condition, which is caused by a buildup of yeast organisms in the mouth. Dehydration and Fever Dehydration and fever can dry out t
