How to treat thick tongue coating and bad breath

The treatment of thick tongue coating and bad breath requires a comprehensive approach that considers multiple factors: 1. Maintain good oral hygiene by regularly cleaning the mouth, including brushing teeth, using dental floss, and using mouthwash when necessary. This helps reduce the accumulation of food debris and bacteria, thereby alleviating bad breath. 2. For thick tongue coating, use a dedicated tongue scraper to clean the surface of the tongue, removing the coating and reducing bacterial growth. 3. Regarding diet, avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, or spicy foods, as these can easily lead to indigestion and worsen symptoms of bad breath and thick tongue coating. Instead, eat light, easily digestible foods such as millet porridge and pumpkin porridge, which help reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach and improve both bad breath and thick tongue coating. 4. Depending on the underlying cause—such as excessive stomach heat or dampness—follow medical advice to select appropriate medications, such as Niuhuang Qingwei Pills, Sanhuang Tablets, or Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills, to clear heat, reduce fire, eliminate dampness, and relieve odor.