What is Tongue Biofilm?
Discover what tongue biofilm is, how it appears as a whitish coating, and why it forms. Learn about its causes, composition, and why it thrives in the warm, moist mouth environment
Biofilm is a complex aggregation of bacteria that adheres to surface of your tongue. It usually proliferates while you sleep – hence morning breath.
It appears as a sticky, whitish or yellowish coating.
It is composed of saliva proteins, food particles, dead cells, and an intricate network of bacteria and fungi.
This microbial community thrives in the warm, moist environment of the mouth, especially on the rough, papillary surface of the tongue, which provides an ideal breeding ground for bacterial colonies.
Biofilm is a complex aggregation of bacteria that adheres to your tongue. It usually grows overnight – hello, morning breath.
It appears as a sticky, whitish or yellowish coating on the tongue surface.
It's made of saliva proteins, food particles, bacteria, fungi, and dead cells.
Thrives in warm, moist environments — especially on the tongue's rough surface.
Biofilm is a complex aggregation of bacteria that adheres to your tongue. It usually grows overnight – hello, morning breath.
It appears as a sticky, whitish or yellowish coating on the tongue surface.