Why does my tongue have a thick yellow coating in the morning?

Why does my tongue have a thick yellow coating in the morning?

1. Introduction A thick yellow coating on the tongue in the morning is primarily an accumulation of dead skin cells, microscopic food particles, and anaerobic bacteria that proliferate on the tongue’s surface during sleep due to decreased saliva production. As these bacteria metabolize proteins overnight, they release colored byproducts that stain the accumulated organic debris, … Read more