What is the cause of the white film on the tongue? When the entire tongue is coated in white it is caused when the tiny bumps on the tongue swell. The bumps then start collecting bacteria and dead white blood cells. Dehydration and poor oral hygiene make this problem worse. If the tongue is white in patches or spots that is a sign of something more serious like thrush or a yeast infection that may require medical attention.
Tonsil stones on the other hand are caused by a combination of factors. Tonsilloliths are caused when oral bacteria, postnasal drip, mucous, food residue, and dead white blood cells come together and get trapped in the indentations of the tonsils. During a bout with a sinus infection, the flu, common cold or allergies it is more common for the tonsil balls to start developing.
A white tongue will not increase the likelihood of tonsil balls. For tonsil balls to grow it is important for things like mucous and food residue to also be present. So a white tongue and tonsil stones are not linked.
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