Dry mouth, thick white tongue, what's going on?

Dry mouth and thick white tongue coating may be caused by digestive system problems, poor oral hygiene, bad living habits, infectious factors, systemic diseases and other reasons. 1. Digestive system problems When gastrointestinal dysfunction, such as indigestion, gastrointestinal stagnation, etc., may lead to dry mouth and thick white tongue coating. This is because poor digestive function will affect the normal digestion and absorption of food, food stays in the gastrointestinal tract for too long, produces damp heat gas, steam in the mouth, thus appearing this kind of performance. 2. Poor oral hygiene If you do not pay attention to oral hygiene, food residues, soft dirt, etc. accumulate in the mouth, easy to breed bacteria, cause oral inflammation, but also cause dry mouth and abnormal tongue coating. Good oral hygiene habits are essential for maintaining oral health. 3. Bad habits Long-term smoking, drinking, staying up late and other bad habits may make the body in a sub-healthy state, affecting the body fluid metabolism and qi and blood operation, resulting in dry mouth and thick white tongue coating. These bad habits are subtle damage to the body and need to be adjusted in time. 4. Infection factors Some infections, such as candida infection, may lead to changes in tongue coating and dry mouth symptoms. Infection will destroy the normal flora balance in the mouth, causing a series of discomforts. 5. Systemic diseases Some systemic diseases, such as diabetes, may affect saliva secretion, leading to dry mouth, and may also be accompanied by changes in tongue coating. For patients with underlying diseases, active treatment of the primary disease is key. If this condition persists or is accompanied by other discomfort symptoms such as halitosis, pain, loss of appetite, etc., it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for relevant examinations and diagnoses so that targeted treatment measures can be taken. At the same time, maintaining good living habits and oral hygiene is also very important to prevent and improve this condition.