Oral thrush, canker sores and leukoplakia are the most common causes of white spots on the tongue. Here are a few conditions that can cause white spots on your tongue, and when it's time to see your dentist. Oral thrush, an overgrowth of a naturally occurring fungus, often appears when the immune system is depressed.
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Oral thrush, canker sores and leukoplakia are the most common causes of white spots on the tongue. Here are a few conditions that can cause white spots on your tongue, and when it's time to see your dentist. Oral thrush, an overgrowth of a naturally occurring fungus, often appears when the immune system is depressed.
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Jump to What Causes a White Tongue? - There are a number of things that can cause a whitish coating or white spots to develop on the tongue, including: Leukoplakia. This condition causes cells in the mouth to grow excessively. That, in turn, leads to the formation of white patches inside the mouth, including on the tongue.